Develops and Executes Recruiting Plans: Leads the creation and implementation of a strategic recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position and efficiently and effectively fills open positions.
Consults with hiring managers to influence hiring needs and set a strategic direction; determines applicant requirements by reviewing job description and job qualifications
Collaborates with Marketing, hiring managers and members of the Human Asset Management team to create job postings; attracts applicants by placing job advertisements using job and social networking sites, the company website, other applicable internet sources, professional organizations and other position-appropriate venues
Develops, modifies, and redesigns processes and procedures that maximizes the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of the search strategy and recruitment process
Manages and consults on the use of outside recruiters and headhunters as required
Works with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria; avoids legal challenges by understanding and complying with current legislation and enforcing regulations with managers
Supports Candidate Experience Coordinators and resolves escalated scheduling issues when needed
Evaluates applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers
Responsible for ensuring candidate experience is exceptional throughout the hiring process with timely and meaningful communication
Builds Applicant Sources: Builds networks to find and maintain contact with qualified passive candidates to develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need
Networks through industry contacts, association memberships, and employees to build and maintain rapport and nurture relationships with prospective talent and build applicant sources
Uses social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates
Partners with the University Relations team members on college recruiting initiatives
Researches and recommends new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting and educates the Talent Acquisition team on findings
Collaborates with Marketing to create and implement employment marketing strategies to attract passive job seekers
Collaborates and Coaches: Develops strong relationships and collaborates with other members of the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers to meet the various talent goals within the business unit with the best possible talent
Works closely with business unit leaders influence and drive plans for key staffing initiatives
Conducts regular follow-up with managers to ensure timeliness and maximizes effectiveness of recruiting plans, processes and implementation
Develops, tracks, and reports key performance metrics designed to measure all searches and predict staffing activity
Coaches and mentors (may supervise) Talent Acquisition Specialists and Candidate Experience Coordinators; models effective teamwork and collaboration and pursuit of personal ongoing professional development to drive the company’s success
Requirements
5+ years of progressive corporate staffing or recruiting experience
Experience in software technology industry a plus
Proven success recruiting in all levels of the organization from entry level to corporate staff necessary; experience mapping and sourcing resumes from all sources required
Experience with HRIS, Applicant Tracking or similar systems preferred
Experience leading a team or informal management experience preferred
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated with strong propensity for action, results and continuous improvement
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
An in-depth knowledge of data mining and internet research