Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, establishment, and implementation of department goals, objectives, and systems that directly impact HR talent acquisition strategy.
• Support talent acquisition and candidate experience initiatives; collaborate with management regarding job descriptions, evaluate candidates, utilize available tools to search and recruit qualified candidates, coordinate and conduct interviews, maintain accurate records, and track recruiting activities.
• Recruit for and manage the full cycle of a heavy requisition load, ensuring timely communication with all stakeholders.
• Proactively source and build strong talent pipelines through networking, direct outreach, industry events, and partnerships with external organizations.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent.
• Leverage multiple recruiting channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and employee referrals, to identify and engage qualified candidates.
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to assess effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive continuous process enhancements.
• Absorb and assist with the onboarding of new hires at the site, including coordination of activities to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
• Ensure the required documents and processes are completed for company and government compliance.
• Recruit for and assist with the Summer Internship Program; this will include travel to regional colleges and universities.
• Drive and develop efforts in the areas of positive and proactive employee relations.
• Develop site culture to embrace the company's commitment to initiatives including diversity, equity, and inclusion, wellness, security, safety, and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least 3 years of experience with HR, ideally within high volume exempt recruiting (focus on technical) preferred
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and navigating various ATS, preferably with a focus on implementing automation

Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects simultaneously, while remaining organized and process oriented
• Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and find innovative solutions
• Ability to effectively prioritize and deploy efforts to critical issues in a timely manner
• Must be able to interact effectively with all levels within the organization
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• A customer-focused mindset with a high sense of ownership