Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

The Talent Acquisition (T.A.) Specialist is responsible for hourly recruitment sourcing in the East Lime and Minerals divisions, while also providing recruiting process support for the T.A. team on salaried recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to research, source, recruit, and retain diverse hourly candidates that will directly contribute to the Company’s growth and business goals.
• Manage the hourly recruitment process of East Lime and Minerals Divisions.
• Partnering with managers to meet staffing needs by introducing top talents to the company and becoming a trusted recruitment business partner by understanding hiring needs, identifying trends and making recommendations.
• Nurturing relationships with managers and prospective talents, providing an excellent experience to both.
• Working collaboratively with Recruitment team and HR Teams.
• Performing general recruitment responsibilities tasks (filing workday data entry, posting jobs, launching assessments, sending candidates required site safety forms, scheduling candidate travel, assisting with candidate’s onsite interview agenda, assist with setting up video, phone, and onsite interviews, developing offer letters, assist with onboarding/offboarding activities such as pre-employment testing and background checks, and training).
• Aid and track updates of RRE’s (job descriptions) for hourly positions across locations of East Lime & Minerals Divisons.
• Lead all new hire orientations for employees, assisting hiring managers with the development of onboarding processes, and updating records of new staff and organizational announcements.
• Work closely with Recruiters, other TA Specialists and HR Leaders.
• Following-up with search firms, consultants, vendors, college/universities, and others who offer access to potential diverse candidates, and knowledge and opportunities that will help the company grow and progress its diversity goals.
• Maintain and track networking relationships in the mining industry, local communities, local high schools, college/universities, professional organizations, and trade schools to introduce potential candidates to the Company.
• Maintain accurate data in HRIS Workday system for employees and new hires, including photos in their personnel profile.
• Maintain both hard and digital copies of employees' and applicants’ records.
• Assist with managing data and analytics related to recruitment and retention efforts within the assigned division.
• Participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of other HR activities when directed like employee engagement, benefits open enrollment campaign, MVR process, and employee communication.
• Promote safety awareness and compliance across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, Communication, Business, and/or Marketing, or equivalent combination of education and working experience in the HR field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of demonstrated talent acquisition experience on all levels and diversity experience in a fast-paced union or non-union heavy manufacturing, construction, corporate, mining and mineral processing environment.
• Previous recruitment and relocation coordination experience is highly desired.
• Good understanding of Human Resources functional areas such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, relocation, DE&I, and communication/community engagement is a plus.
• Profound Spanish language both speaking and writing skills is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and handle large amounts of data.
• Ability to recommend and make decisions quickly.
• Proven self-directed, influence with the ability to follow clear directions as required.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs and demands.
• Solid coordination and administrative knowledge with supporting HR subjects such as recruitment, onboarding, networking with school/institutions/communities, …
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, be detailed, and execute assigned projects and/or work.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet all agreed deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and grow in our industry and company.
• Quickly grasp new concepts, policies, procedures and practices.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficient social media tool utilization (LinkedIn, Metaverse, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) is highly desired.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• An attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match.
• A Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service to help you plan confidently for the future.

Pay

Lhoist North America offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate business needs and personal commitments.