Talent Acquisition Specialist

State Collection Service•Madison, WI

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About The Position

State Collection Service is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting and hiring across the organization. The role manages recruiting activities from sourcing through onboarding, builds talent pipelines, and works with candidates and hiring managers to provide a positive candidate experience. It requires professionalism, organization, attention to detail, project management, customer service, and the ability to handle ambiguity. The specialist regularly interacts with executives and management and handles sensitive human resources information requiring tact, discretion, and judgment. The position develops and implements sourcing and talent acquisition strategies and programs, advises hiring managers on hiring practices, maintains recruiting records and metrics, and supports compliant hiring and onboarding. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Benefits eligibility depends on FTE status and position. Offers are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

Requirements

Two or three years of talent acquisition experience preferred.
Experience in full-cycle recruiting, including use of varied interview techniques and evaluation methods.
Proficiency with social media, CV databases, and professional networks.
Experience using LinkedIn Talent Solutions and Indeed sourcing to proactively source candidates.
Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong personal computing skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, ADP, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, internet use, and keyboarding.
Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of local and federal employment laws related to hiring, including Title VII, ADA, FCRA, FLSA, OFCCP, and EEOC requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a call center or service industry environment.
Two or three years of talent acquisition experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruiting life cycle for assigned internal and external positions and serve as a point of contact for candidates and hiring managers.
Develop strategies to attract, source, and recruit talent at entry, mid, and experienced-leader levels, and build a pipeline of qualified candidates.
Source and hire candidates using job boards, career websites, digital branding, social recruiting, and mobile recruiting; research new sourcing strategies.
Develop, implement, and lead talent acquisition programs, strategies, and projects.
Build strategic, consultative partnerships with internal leaders to support hiring and retention.
Manage the applicant tracking system and advertising and vendor relationships, and recommend recruiting resources.
Maintain and report hiring and recruitment metrics; maintain recruitment records, interview notes, paperwork, applicant-flow information, and new-hire materials; communicate activity to hiring managers.
Advise and coach hiring managers and interviewers on hiring practices and candidate selection, and recommend position-specific interview questions.
Assist the Manager of Talent Acquisition with planning, scheduling, and leading monthly recruiting meetings with primary stakeholders.
Research compensation and competitive wages and prepare salary recommendations for job offers in accordance with organizational guidelines.
Manage hiring and onboarding compliance with applicable state and federal employment requirements.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Health savings account and flexible spending accounts
Paid time off
Annual profit sharing
Seven paid holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day
Family-friendly events
Wellness programs and gym reimbursement
Necessary equipment and technical support provided