Principal Talent Exec

Summary The Talent Executive plays a critical role in fueling Kforce’s growth by bringing Great People together. The Talent Executive executes sourcing and recruiting strategies to identify and attract qualified and diverse candidates, and then matches them to opportunities with our clients. This position demands an exceptional balance of drive and commitment, coupled with exemplary interpersonal skills, topped off with a creative mindset. As a strategic business partner, the Talent Executive will interact with internal and external contacts to facilitate the placement process, as well as share knowledge and expertise with newer team members. The Talent Executive will possess the uncanny ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a high-paced and fast-changing work environment. The Taleo Executive also serves as a role model to junior members of the team. Responsibilities Source candidates through networking, employee referrals, job boards, social media presence ads searches, career fairs, internet research and direct contact. Collaborate with Kforce colleagues to fully understand the client’s hiring objectives and requirements. Submit candidates, providing information needed to facilitate hiring decisions, including salary recommendations. Coordinate interview and follow up activities. As the candidate advocate, guide candidates through the recruiting process, including evaluation of skills and expertise, the interview process and salary negotiation. Facilitate the offer process, including salary negotiations, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. Ensure pre-employment steps, including reference checks and background and drug tests are completed in a timely fashion. Manage consultants while on assignment; facilitate redeployment of consultants as assignments approach completion. Conduct all interactions with the utmost diplomacy and tact. Maintain confidentiality and treat others with conscientious respect. Connect with candidates, colleagues and clients on a regular basis to develop and maintain relationships, expand industry knowledge, and generate referrals and leads. Stay abreast of current recruiting trends and recommend creative strategies to meet hiring goals. Help newer members of the team succeed through mentorship and sharing of expertise. Requirements 13+ years professional experience in a staffing, corporate, recruiting or professional sales environment. Ability to develop customer relationship management, consultative and negotiation skills. Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to self-manage, prioritize initiatives and work well in a team environment with competing demands and tight deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy. Strong internet research skills. Proficiency in MS office, including Word and Excel. Ability to grasp cutting edge technologies. Training & Development There will be collaborative coaching, teaching, and training that will require our employees to come into the office, for both sales and recruiters. We offer a blended training model that will provide opportunities for self-serve, virtual and in-person training requirements. Live, in-person activities will include collaborative coaching, role playing, and facilitated training that will require our sales and recruiting associates to come into the local office. Certificates and/or Licenses None required. Equal Opportunity Employment Kforce is an equal opportunity employer that has veterans and disabled affirmative action programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr