Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (LTE - Limited Term Employment)

Spectrum Brands’ global enabling functions, including Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Commercial Operations, provide enterprise-wide strategy, structure, and common processes to deliver the knowledge and expertise that helps our businesses grow.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position anticipated to last 3 to 6 months, requiring a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule.

About the role

The role is an expert in leading full lifecycle recruitment efforts across multiple business units for all levels of talent, including hard-to-fill, complex, and critical roles. You will consult with hiring managers and HR partners, develop proactive strategies to recruit top talent, and deliver an exceptional experience to candidates and hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment (70%)
  • Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned requisitions.
  • Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using a variety of channels (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, ATS, networking, etc.).
  • Leverage talent market data to design recruitment strategy based on labor market trends, talent competitors, compensation benchmarks, and talent acquisition best practices.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the marketplace in which we recruit and establish networks.
  • Maintain an understanding of talent across industries and functions.
  • Provide input on various recruitment trends and practices.
  • Screen and assess candidate qualifications through resume review, phone screens, and interviews.
  • Negotiate offers and clearly communicate complex compensation packages.
  • Act as a liaison with Preferred Vendors and their candidates for appropriate positions.
• Consulting (30%)
  • Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers as related to talent acquisition.
  • Share data insights with hiring managers to influence approach to filling roles.
  • Challenge hiring managers about talent assumptions and provide creative solutions.
  • Guide hiring teams through structured interview processes; provide frequent updates to hiring managers regarding the status of their respective positions.
  • Partner with HR business partners and hiring managers to share best practices and lead discussions to guide the selection and offer process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of technical and functional experience.
• A minimum of 5+ years of proven progressive recruiting experience, encompassing a variety of professional, technical, exempt, non-exempt, and leadership positions.
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience owning and managing full recruitment lifecycle for mid to senior-level roles across multiple business units, including hard-to-fill, complex, and critical roles.
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and recruiting tools including LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Understand how changes in business strategy impact staffing needs to build pipeline of future talent.
• Demonstrated ability to build talent pipelines and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees within the organization.
• Extensive knowledge in best practices for interview techniques, assessment methods, and employment laws.
• Ability to operate with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced work environment.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role allowing for work from home on Monday and Fridays and in-office work Tuesday through Thursday.

Work Environment

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.