Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Generalist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist / HR Generalist is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, follow-up and follow-through on all activities pertaining to the recruiting, sourcing, interview, selection, hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new employees in addition to other duties within the Human Resources Department.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Staffing Planning : Consults with hiring managers to understand the requirements, duties, qualifications desired for vacant positions.

Acts as a member of the Staffing Committee.

• Culture Index : Is the quarterback (coordinator) for the Culture Index program and processes.
• Applicant Pipeline : Works with managers to keep applicant pipeline up-to-date and applicable.
• Website Careers Page : Works with Marketing to keep the PLP Careers page on the website up-to-date, fresh, and dynamic.
• Applicant Tracking : Keep applicant tracking systems and processes updated and relevant.
• Recruiting : Coordinate and manage all aspects of the recruiting process sourcing, candidate identification, prescreening, interviews, offer letters, pre-boarding including references and background screens, onboarding, new hire orientation, follow up, and employee surveys
• Forms and Documents : Keep all documents associated and related to recruiting, pre-boarding, onboarding, and new hires updated and compliant with laws and regulations.
• New Hire Orientation : Work with existing HR staff to complete new hire orientation.
• HRIS System : Works with other HR staff to keep the HRIS system updated forms, documents, training, etc.
• Administration : Keep all class files and other required documentation on the recruiting efforts, applicants, candidates and new hires compliant with laws and regulations.
• Participation : Offer ideas and feedback to the HR team and management on HR, recruiting and other relevant topics.
• Regulatory Compliance : Understands laws and regulations pertaining to employment, hiring and related areas. Keep such knowledge up-to-date and relevant by attending education events, seminars and keeping or completing HR or talent acquisition certifications.
• Other Duties As Assigned

Required Skills and Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Bilingual English / Spanish would be ideal
• Thorough understanding and application of employment laws and regulations such as EEO and ADA and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Experience with HRIS systems required. Experience with Paychex systems, a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Ability to present material and conduct meetings in a professional and thorough manner to all levels within the Company
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Culture Index a plus
• Works with a sense of urgency, at times fast paced, while maintaining professionalism
• Must have a great work ethic punctuality and attendance is critical

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of speaking via telephone
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department
• Must be able to effectively use office equipment computer, scanner, telephone, printer, door access

Education and Experience :

• Minimum two years experience as a fast-paced recruiter / talent acquisition
• Minimum three years human resources experience
• Experience managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process
• Customer Service and Sales call center recruiting a plus
• Experience recruiting management and executive positions a plus
• SHRM's Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential a plus.
30+ days ago