Insero Talent Solutions has partnered with a fast growing distribution company in Rochester, NY to recruit a Talent Acquisition Partner.
JOB SUMMARY: The Talent Acquisition Partner is directly responsible for the overall development and administration of the corporate recruiting and workforce development functions.
REPORTS TO: Director of Human Resources
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER:
- Setting the vision for success in attracting & retaining the talent that allows for strategic corporate growth
- Develops and administers company strategies, policies, and procedures centered around all recruitment and outreach efforts designed to fulfill specific staffing needs and increase the number and quality of potential employment candidates.
- Conducts recruitment efforts for all levels of positions; writes and places advertisements; works with others to screen and interview candidates (both in-person and via phone); conducts reference checking; extends job offers; conducts new-employee orientations.
- Works with management among all locations & departments to continuously improve onboarding, employee engagement, check-ins, succession planning, and overall employee wellbeing.
- Communicates employer culture and benefits during screening process.
- Maintains database of all potential employment candidates (ATS – applicant tracking system).
- Plans, organizes, and administers all activities of the department.
- Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
- Stays current on the company’s organization structure and personnel policies
- Completes timely reports on employment trends.
- Works with management to develop and/or maintain written job descriptions for each position as needed.
- Participates in compensation and benefit surveys and/or conducts wage survey within labor market to determine competitive wage rate and remain apprised of current trends.
- Represents company at various functions related to workforce development (career fairs, seminars, outreach events, panel discussions, etc.).
- Serves as a liaison with area employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations; Develops, fosters, and maintains collaborative relationships and create external partnerships with recruiting sources such as Trade Schools, Certificate Programs, Junior Colleges, Veteran Programs, etc.; builds a strong social network with various key stakeholders (trainers, teachers, students, guidance counselors, etc.).
- Develops and coordinates any internal workforce development efforts (hands-on training efforts, educational events, seminars, internships, etc.).
- Assists with building a strong organizational workforce that achieves corporate safety, quality, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction goals.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1-3 years of human resource and/or workforce development or outreach experience, or an equivalent combination of related work experience, training and/or education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job is required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possesses strong business acumen.
- Possesses a deep understanding of the organization and its staffing needs
- Knowledge of budget preparation and cost containment.
- Proven problem-solving and independent decision-making skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals with varying backgrounds.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and database management.
- Ability to consult with all levels in the organization.
- Ability to cultivate and sustain internal and external relationships.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Global and cultural awareness.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to travel and occasionally work extended hours (due to travel requirements and/or specific events being held during non-traditional business hours).