Human Resource Assistant/Talent Acquisition Specialist
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School · Columbia, SC · 3 days ago
Human ResourcesFull-time
Responsibilities
- Identify and attract prospective candidates through strategic sourcing across professional job boards, LinkedIn networks, and internal talent databases.
- Orchestrate the publication of employment advertisements across diverse recruitment channels and various social media platforms.
- Perform initial evaluations of applicant resumes to ensure alignment with defined hiring requirements and established qualification benchmarks.
- Facilitate the coordination of interview logistics, effectively bridging communication between candidates, recruiters, and internal departmental managers.
- Proactively manage candidate correspondence to cultivate a seamless and professional engagement experience throughout the selection lifecycle.
- Administer comprehensive background screenings and professional reference verifications for designated finalist candidates.
- Manage and facilitate the end-to-end onboarding and offboarding procedures for all personnel.
- Deliver comprehensive administrative assistance and operational support to the Director of Human Resources with capability to step in for operation continuity.
- Cultivate and maintain a professional and welcoming experience for all potential candidates throughout the selection process.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and a proven capacity to synchronize multiple complex schedules and/or tasks concurrently.
- Possess a foundational comprehension of relevant local, state, and federal labor regulations and employment standards.
- Possess sophisticated verbal and written communication capabilities characterized by a proactive and empathetic service orientation.
- Demonstrate proficiency in maintaining the rigorous security and confidentiality of highly sensitive personnel and financial information.
- Possess a positive attitude with focus on solution driven thinking and 'how-to' mindset.
Skills
- Four year degree required, in business administration, or related equivalency.
- Two years of experience in an administrative role, ideally within HR or recruiting, preferred.
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS software, and Google Suite.
- Possession of, or the active pursuit toward, recognized professional human resources certification (e.g., SHRM-CP or PHR).
Specific Job Skills
- Expands the school campus with 122+ acres, must be able to travel between buildings independently.
- Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and bending may be required throughout the day at various intervals.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
Full-time, exempt, benefits eligible.
Pay
Salary commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p; some presence outside these hours for events may be required.