Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tri-City Group•Des Moines, IA

7d•Remote

About The Position

Tri-City Group is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support assigned openings by qualifying candidates, partnering with hiring managers, communicating with applicants throughout the hiring process, and maintaining complete, accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS). The Specialist helps fill openings with qualified candidates while providing a professional, responsive candidate experience. This is a remote role for someone local to the Des Moines Metro area who is willing to commute to the office and attend local recruitment events and company or team meetings as needed. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours outside normal business hours may be required during peak periods. Job offers are contingent upon passing a drug screening and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in human resources or a business-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience.
Experience managing applicant pools through an applicant tracking system.
Experience conducting phone screens and virtual or in-person interviews.
Proficiency with applicant tracking software, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams.
Knowledge of phone and virtual screening and structured or behavioral interviewing techniques.
Ability to evaluate resumes and applicant responses against job requirements and recognize transferable skills.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication, including delivering declines and difficult news tactfully.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and high applicant volume while meeting response-time expectations.
Scheduling and calendar coordination skills across multiple stakeholders.
Accurate and timely data entry and documentation.
Working knowledge of hiring-related employment law, including EEO, ADA, FCRA, Form I-9, and lawful interview practices.
Familiarity with construction and electrical trade roles and terminology, or ability to learn quickly.
Must be local to the Des Moines Metro area and willing to commute to the office and attend local recruitment events and company or team meetings as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a business-related field.
Internal corporate recruiting experience.
Experience recruiting for skilled trades, construction, or high-volume roles.
HR or recruiting certification, such as aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of assigned requisitions and meet with hiring managers at the start of each requisition to confirm position requirements, essential qualifications, and the interview plan.
Review new applicants daily, evaluate their relevance, and qualify candidates for phone screens.
Conduct phone screens to assess qualifications, interest, availability, and pay expectations, and forward qualified applicants with interview notes and summaries.
Coordinate interview requests through the Talent Acquisition Assistant, supplying the details needed to schedule virtual or in-person interviews.
Participate in interviews with hiring managers, introduce applicants, and maintain a consistent interview structure and question set.
Follow up with hiring managers for timely feedback and decisions on forwarded applicants.
Serve as the primary contact for applicants on assigned requisitions, provide status updates, and coordinate next steps.
Communicate timely and respectful declines to applicants who are not moving forward.
Document applicant communications, screening and interview notes, next steps, and disqualification reasons in the ATS as they occur.
Re-engage qualified applicants in the ATS and employee referrals to strengthen candidate pipelines.
Coordinate pre-employment steps for selected candidates as directed and hand off hired candidates to HR/Onboarding.
Close postings and requisitions once hiring managers confirm positions are filled, notify remaining applicants, and update applicant dispositions and statuses.
Share weekly requisition updates with the Talent Acquisition Operations Manager, including pipeline status, roadblocks, scheduled interviews, and recruitment strategies or resources.
Follow internal Talent Acquisition processes and best practices for applicant and requisition management.
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, AAP/EEO recordkeeping requirements, and company policies.
Attend and participate in job fairs and local recruiting events as needed.
Represent the company in high school and college partnerships to strengthen the company brand and attract internship candidates.