Specialist, Human Resources

Title : Specialist, Human ResourcesLocation : United States-Illinois-RockfordJob Number : 16564SUMMARYThis position is responsible for posting the open positions internally and externally, recruiting, screening resumes, interviewing, phone screening and updating the Affirmative action folder and logs.

This role will report to the HR Manager.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Recruits in accordance wit the hiring policy and procedures to meet AARs diversity initiatives.

• Prepares and places job advertisements internally on the company website and intranet, and externally on online recruiting sites to identify the most qualified and diverse candidates.
• Reviews applications after having knowledge of what the hiring manager is looking for in a candidate.· Phone screens the most qualified candidates, ensuring they meet the minimum qualifications defined on the job description.
• Interview applicants that meet the minimum qualifications and provide them with information about AAR and the desired position.
• Builds effective working relationships with staffing agencies, colleges, and universities for recruitment purposes.· Builds candidate pools or database, identifies potential candidates, and uses cost-effective sourcing techniques to attract applicants, minimizing the use of external agencies.
• Foster and cultivates relationships with key candidates and large-scale aviation talent pools to deliver upon both immediate and short-term needs.
• Prepare and extend offer letters; new hire paperwork and conducts new hire orientation.· All other duties as assigned.CORE COMPETENCIESCommitment to company values and ethics.

Dependability : personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.Motivation : must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.

Organization : very detail oriented and always comes prepared.Communication : convey information & ideas clearly& concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand & retain the message.

Strong judgement and decision making.Time Management : ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and effectively deal with tight deadlines and pressure.

Qualifications : QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE· Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in human resources, business, or a related area.

Or eight years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.· 1-3 years’ experience in a Human Resources or Recruiting position is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR 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, disability or veteran status.