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The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, coordinating with hiring managers to assess their staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to determine staffing needs, job specifications, and requirements for each position
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top-quality candidates, including sourcing, social media campaigns, job fairs, and employee referrals
• Screen resumes and applications, and conduct pre-screening interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and fit for the role and the organization
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and interview panels
• Conduct reference checks and background screenings on selected candidates
• Facilitate the hiring process, including preparing job offers, negotiating terms and conditions of employment, and ensuring
a smooth onboarding experience for new hires
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment data in the applicant tracking system
• Continuously monitor and evaluate recruitment practices to ensure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in a large organization
• Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, sourcing techniques, and selection methods
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and other HR technology platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with hiring managers, candidates, and external partners
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, patterns, and insights from recruitment data
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a positive and proactive attitude

• Collaborate with hiring managers to determine staffing needs, job specifications, and requirements for each position
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top-quality candidates, including sourcing, social media campaigns, job fairs, and employee referrals
• Screen resumes and applications, and conduct pre-screening interviews to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and fit for the role and the organization
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and interview panels
• Conduct reference checks and background screenings on selected candidates
• Facilitate the hiring process, including preparing job offers, negotiating terms and conditions of employment, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for new hires
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment data in the applicant tracking system
• Continuously monitor and evaluate recruitment practices to ensure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement

• Recruitment and Sourcing Skills: The ability to identify and attract top talent by sourcing candidates from multiple channels, such as job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Relationship Building: The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders involved in the recruitment process.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication is critical in a Talent Acquisition Specialist role. The ability to communicate effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders is key to ensure the hiring process runs smoothly.
• Time Management and Organization Skills: The ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously while prioritizing tasks is essential to ensure a smooth recruitment process.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to analyze data and metrics to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions to improve recruitment processes.
• Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changes in the recruitment process, such as changes in hiring needs, new recruitment tools or software, and changes in the job market.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of the business and the hiring needs of the organization to ensure that the recruitment process aligns with the company's strategic goals.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with other members of the HR team, hiring managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a successful recruitment process

• Time-to-hire: This metric measures the amount of time it takes for a candidate to move through the recruitment process and be hired. A shorter time-to-hire can indicate an efficient and effective recruitment process.
• Cost-per-hire: This metric calculates the total cost of the recruitment process divided by the number of hires made. A lower cost-per-hire can indicate a more cost-effective recruitment process.
• Candidate satisfaction: This metric measures the satisfaction of candidates who have gone through the recruitment process, often through surveys or feedback forms. A higher candidate satisfaction score can indicate a positive candidate experience and a more attractive employer brand.
• Quality-of-hire: This metric measures the success of a new hire in terms of job performance and retention. A higher quality-of-hire can indicate an effective recruitment process that attracts and selects the most qualified candidates.
• Diversity hiring: This metric measures the success of the organization in hiring a diverse pool of candidates, often based on factors such as gender, ethnicity, and disability. A higher diversity hiring rate can indicate a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Recruitment source effectiveness: This metric measures the success of various recruitment sources, such as job boards, social media, and employee referrals. By tracking which sources are most effective at attracting and selecting high-quality candidates, the Talent Acquisition Specialist can refine their recruitment strategy.
• Time-to-fill: This metric measures the amount of time it takes to fill a job opening from the time it is posted. A shorter time-to-fill can indicate an efficient and effective recruitment process.
• Hiring manager satisfaction: This metric measures the satisfaction of hiring managers with the recruitment process and the candidates selected. A higher hiring manager satisfaction score can indicate an effective recruitment process that meets the needs of the organization.
• Employer brand reputation: This metric measures the reputation of the organization as an employer, often through surveys or social media monitoring. A positive employer brand reputation can attract high-quality candidates and support a successful recruitment process.