Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will directly impact organizational capabilities through a quality hiring and selection process that provides the appropriate mix of skills, talent, and diversity. The individual will be involved in sourcing, interviewing, and screening applicants, and other related selection activities. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will have a strong track record of creating and delivering sourcing strategies and full cycle recruiting for a variety of positions.

Responsibilities

• Drive progressive integrated talent acquisition solutions using multiple sourcing methods including direct sourcing, social and industry networking, employee referrals, internet sourcing, pre-employment assessments and other avenues identified.
• Engage and attract top talent by reviewing candidate resumes and performing initial interviews to identify qualifications, skills and abilities required for the position ensuring they are a fit to the company culture.
• Proactively engage hiring team to understand hiring challenges and provide innovative solutions to address hiring needs for the organization.
• Make recommendations to hiring managers on top candidates to interview. Present, negotiate and close employment offers as well as support the final candidate in the pre-boarding phase.
• Provide innovative recruiting ideas and strategies that result in timely flow and hire of qualified applicants.
• Identify and meet recruitment goals by tracking, analyzing, and reporting strategic recruiting metrics to management.
• Build a pipeline for current and future roles ensuring quality, cost effectiveness and speed.
• Support and participate in job fairs; network with schools and community groups; serve as a Parker brand and culture ambassador.
• Participate in key project teams to generate and drive TA strategy within the organization.
• Ensure that procedures are consistently used for all positions to ensure compliance with EEOC and OFCCP.
• Stay informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through four or more years of increasingly responsible related talent acquisition experience.
• Ideal experience with technical, manufacturing recruiting background in the Phoenix metro area.
• Knowledge of EEOC and OFCCP compliance requirements applied to recruitment process.
• Ability to use standard business application software, HRIS and recruitment systems.
• Ability to solve a wide range of unique problems that may require new approaches or significant modification of standard procedure.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives and manage projects to completion.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to top management and/or customers.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, business correspondence, and policy manuals.
• Ability to effectively with all levels inside and outside of the organization to expediently achieve company goals.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of self-motivation, accountability and responsibility as well as a commitment to customer service, company values and the organization.
• High degree of integrity while working with highly confidential information discreetly and appropriately.