Director of Talent Acquisition / Recruiting

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

Seeking a director of talent acquisition / recruiting to plan, develop, and direct the recruitment process. This is a hands-on senior position with 3 direct reports and requires an individual who has a solid understanding of hiring and HR compliance within the Federal Government Contracting arena, preferably with a small to mid-sized business.

The candidate must have the ability to interact with all levels of managerial staff, understand the current and future workforce needs, and determine the strategic direction and objectives of the recruitment department.

The director of talent acquisition / recruiting evaluates the recruiting function, strategies and procedures, and finds opportunities for improvement.

Although the position is responsible for some human resources functions the primary focus of this position is managing the recruiting of all levels of staff.

Employee benefits and the human resources payroll interface are handled by a separate department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and manage a full cycle recruiting process
• Manage the annual employee performance review process
• Manage, on a hands-on basis, the employee progressive disciplinary process including the interface with outside counsel when necessary
• Improve our recruiting practices
• Manage two full-time recruiters and one junior professional / administrative staff
• Understand that filling positions quickly with high quality candidates is a critical function for the company and drive that process
• Leverage multiple sourcing strategies and channels including external network, job boards, networking events, and internal referrals to provide high quality candidates for open positions
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and goals
• Provide insight to hiring managers regarding salary expectations for hiring needs
• Prepare screening questions for requirements
• Individually and as a manager, screen resumes, interview qualified candidates, evaluate skill level, reference checks, and make salary recommendations
• Individually or as a director, conduct phone and / or preliminary interviews
• Oversee and / or schedule interviews for hiring managers
• Prepare employment offer letters
• Interface with the employee benefits department to coordinate onboarding of new staff
• Develop and maintain strong internal customer and candidate relationships
• Maintain applicant tracking system with accurate and well-ordered documentation on all candidates and candidate sourcing
• Comply with all federal and state laws and company policies regarding recruitment and selection processes, and termination practices
• Attend weekly meetings designed to update status of open positions
• Maintain and distribute relevant data regarding all recruiting and other HR activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• 10+ years of technical recruiting experience
• 5 years of managing HR or recruiting staff
• AA in Human Resources or related field (BS preferred)
• Experience in government contracting and government contract recruiting
• In depth knowledge of federal HR compliance
• ATS experience (ISolved preferred)
• Excellent relationship building and client services focused
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Flexible, versatile, and works well under pressure
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize
• Ability to readily adapt to changing requirements

Hendall Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.