Talent Acquisition Specialist-HR512911

Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full-cycle recruitment across assigned requisitions, ensuring the success of ICL's programs by sourcing, attracting, and securing top talent. This role partners closely with hiring managers to deliver qualified candidates while maintaining a positive candidate experience and an efficient hiring process. Responsibilities include conducting phone screens, interviewing, and referring candidates to hiring managers, as well as coordinating interview logistics. The Specialist must demonstrate strong interviewing techniques, a thorough understanding of ICL's organizational structure, and comprehensive knowledge of agency functions, personnel policies, and employment laws at both federal and state levels.

Essential Job Functions :

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for assigned requisitions from identifying top talent to offer letter acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and craft effective job postings.
• Source candidates using job boards, social media, employee referrals, and other methods to determine if the candidate is a good fit for the position.
• Conduct phone screens, schedule interviews, and manage candidate communications as well as verbal offer discussions and offer letter creations.
• Collaborate with the hiring manager and / or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Manage and attend college career / job fairs, community job fairs, networking events and recruitment events. Set up, organize, confirm candidates, and be responsible for all logistics. Ensure hiring managers are available and present from start to finish on the day of the event.
• Maintain accurate data in UKG Recruiting Gateway by updating notes and dispositions.
• Building relationships with key organizations, bodies, and institutes (like HRA, Colleges, Workforce, community boards, etc.)
• Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with company hiring practices and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with Onboarding Specialists to ensure candidates clear pre-employment requirements.
• Manage personal and shared excel workbooks according to procedures.
• Assist with background checks and onboarding as needed.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Qualifications and Experience :

Minimum : Associates degree with at least two (2) years of professional recruiting experience in a human services or non-profit field is desirable. Knowledge of Human Services is preferred.