Talent Acquisition Specialist

Platte River Power Authority•Fort Collins, CO

20d•$81,073 - $109,481

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for attracting, sourcing, and hiring top talent for Platte River Power Authority. They collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and execute the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation. They also build and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies, job boards, and professional networks to expand the candidate pool and ensure a diverse and qualified applicant pool. Additionally, they may assist with onboarding and orientation processes for new hires. We have one opening for this hire and are specifically seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our collaborative team. The successful candidate easily adapts to shifting needs and can prioritize their work effectively.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws that impact recruiting processes
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to provide attention to detail and to meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
Ability to work productively while demonstrating a high level of initiative and self-motivation
Demonstrated ability and tenacity to identify and source candidates for specialized roles
Ability to attract and recruit candidates to open positions
Ability to interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations
Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, and other regulations by attending webinars or other available training
Ability to observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources
Ability to enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form
Ability to work effectively within applicant tracking systems and to measure recruitment-related outcomes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, exhibit a positive approach, and collaborate with others on the HR team and with others in the organization to provide a high level of service internally and externally
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Current valid driver’s license and ability to remain insurable under the vehicle liability policy
Minimum of two or more years of work experience in full-cycle recruitment/talent acquisition
Minimum of two years of experience working in applicant tracking systems

Nice To Haves

Experience in recruiting specialized positions in information technology, engineering, and utilities is preferred
Knowledge of Ceridian Dayforce system is preferred
Experience leading an effective internship program
Experience working with Dayforce Ceridian

Responsibilities

Models the mission, vision, values, and culture of the organization
Provides full cycle recruitment, from requisition to onboarding, using various methods to source, recruit and network with potential candidates including social media platforms, networking events, and job fairs
Using project management principles, coordinates full-cycle recruitment process for open positions
Provides a high level of customer service and effective, ongoing communication to hiring managers to determine staffing needs, prepares employment advertisements, and places in the appropriate channel to ensure the best applicant pool
Develops and maintains strong effective relationships with hiring managers and prospective talent
Conducts interviews with candidates to gauge interest in the position and communicates the Platte River value proposition; understands and communicates the organizational culture and employer brand throughout the recruitment cycle
Assesses the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities of potential candidates
Provides feedback and recommendations to hiring managers regarding applicants and their applications
Actively works to build diversity and inclusivity in hiring practices
Works closely with hiring managers to develop applicable materials, including phone screen and panel interview questions
Ensures all records and documents are collected and appropriately stored at the end of the recruitment cycle for each job opening in accordance with established internal HR processes
Ensures organizational involvement in appropriate job and career fairs and establishes strong relationships with organizational and industry-specific entities
Continuously evaluates and identifies areas of process improvement within the recruiting construct and creates, updates, and trains and communicates process changes and improvements
Works closely with HR colleagues to ensure all aspects of the recruitment process are complete and effectively communicated throughout the organization
Conducts reference checks and initiates and processes pre-employment background checks
Ensures recruitment information is accurately entered into applicant tracking system and records are maintained to support documentation of Affirmative Action efforts
Organizes, coordinates, and prepares new employee immersion meetings or other HR initiatives
Assists employee relations in other areas of HR on an as-needed basis
Interacts with employees with a customer service and employee experience mindset on a day-to-day basis
Ensures appropriate handoffs to appropriate HR staff
Actively partners with and supports workforce planning implementation
Provides guidance and training for employees or leaders on performance evaluations
Sources passive and active candidates through a variety of networks
Create and lead the organization’s internship program, including program design, recruitment, and implementation to deliver a high-quality experience aligned with business needs.
Assists in other areas of Human Resources on an as-needed basis
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health insurance options including a PPO and high deductible health savings account with prescription drug coverage
Telemedicine
Benefit advocacy
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending plan
Basic life insurance
Basic accidental death and disability
Dependent life and supplemental life insurance options (voluntary)
Accidental death and disability insurance (voluntary)
Long-term disability insurance
Retirement plans 401a defined contribution plan 457b deferred compensation plan
Paid holidays (12 annually)
Paid time off: personal and sick leave
Wellness program
In-house training opportunities
Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program