Talent Acquisition Specialist

NRG•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages full-cycle recruitment for a portfolio of requisitions, sourcing and attracting diverse candidates for corporate and business teams. The role drives the talent acquisition process, consults with the business on process and compliance, sets expectations, and develops and executes recruiting plans to identify and hire talent. The specialist also supports a pipeline of qualified candidates, delivers a strong candidate experience, and builds relationships to address the organization’s long-term talent acquisition needs. The position partners with leaders, hiring managers, recruiting colleagues, Talent Business Partners, and the Onboarding team. It involves assessing hiring needs, screening and interviewing candidates, maintaining accurate recruiting documentation, contributing to staffing-related and cross-functional projects, and cultivating relationships with colleges and diverse professional organizations. Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

High school diploma and 4 years of talent acquisition experience, or a bachelor’s degree and 1 year of corporate or agency talent acquisition experience.
Extensive experience developing and executing comprehensive sourcing and recruitment plans.
Experience with Boolean search strings and knowledge of resume sourcing, data mining, and internet research.
Knowledge of and experience navigating an Applicant Tracking System.
Experience managing multiple requisitions, reporting, and competing priorities while meeting critical and routine deadlines.
Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft applications.
Ability to travel as needed, up to 20% of the time.
Proven ability to support, interact with, and advise leaders.
Ability to interface with all organizational levels, from staff through executives.
Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate organizational culture and opportunities to active or passive job seekers.
Organized and detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of recruiting experience, including 1 year in a corporate talent environment.
1 year of experience creating presentations and presenting to groups of 10 or more.
Prior experience sourcing talent for manager- and director-level positions.
Proven success in a competitor’s environment.
Prior experience with the SAP SuccessFactors Applicant Tracking System.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders, hiring managers, and the recruiting team to forecast short- and long-term hiring requirements and collaborate on organization-wide recruiting activities and external talent acquisition strategy.
Build relationships with clients and partner with hiring managers, interview teams, and Talent Business Partners to assess needs, identify talent, and screen candidates against accurate criteria.
Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract qualified and diverse talent and source high-quality candidates.
Screen and interview candidates for role requirements and alignment with company values.
Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process and provide a strong candidate experience.
Assess candidates’ technical baseline and potential to succeed in NRG’s culture.
Partner with the Onboarding team to support a smooth transition from offer acceptance through the candidate’s first day.
Organize and maintain accurate documentation on candidates, searches, hiring manager interactions, and other recruiting activities for audit purposes.
Participate in or manage staffing-related activities and cross-functional projects across the organization.
Build relationships with colleges and diverse professional organizations to attract and recruit alumni and diverse candidates.
Perform other Talent Acquisition-related duties as assigned.