Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Summary

The purpose of the TA Specialist will build relationships with department managers, introduce creative and innovative opportunities for sourcing candidates for non-exempt and exempt level positions, and educate partners on the process, procedures, and best practices.

Essential Job Duties

• Implement and execute recruitment strategies focused on skilled trades recruitment.
• Maintains job posting systems in coordination with manager including: Initial posting of job openings, post review of management, Review of candidates, Distribution of candidates, as assigned, Coordination of interview schedules between interviewer and interviewee.
• Recruit and source passive and active candidates through social media marketing, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, phone, and monitoring job posting pipelines.
• Build a diverse and multi-skilled talent pipeline to support growth and sustain field operations.
• Utilizing Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) to support recruitment and database maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with managers and candidates at all stages of the process, inclusive of facilitating employment offers, yielding acceptances.
• Ensure timely interviewing practices are being achieved; attend and take part in interviews as necessary and requested.
• Follow Talent Acquisition processes, set forth by the manager. Recommend or suggest improvements to processes for organizational and departmental success.
• Aid in general organization, execution, and communication of the pre-employment procedures.
• Represent organization at approved career fairs and job fairs as required.
• Keep apprised and updated on local, state, and national rules, rules and regulations surrounding talent acquisition, recruitment, and in general labor laws.

Qualifications

• Education, Training, Certifications: High school Diploma, or equivalent, required. Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or similar; preferred.
• Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements: Two or more years of experience recruiting passive and active candidates in a human resources or staffing agency environment is required. Two or more years of experience recruiting for skilled trades positions strongly preferred. Critical evaluation skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a high-volume environment required. Fire protection industry knowledge is a plus.
• Communication Skills: Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Systems And Software Skills: 2 years ADP or other ATS experience, preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFPH’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Occasional travel required, up to 20%.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift Work Environment: Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Office settings are mild to moderate temperatures.