Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description:

• Identifies and cultivates sources for hiring experienced and entry level personnel through:
  
  • Networking and Colleague Referrals.
  • Development and utilization of Internet Mining technology and capabilities.
  • Development and maintenance of a Competitor candidate information database.
  • Development and initiation of a candidate relationship "pipeline management" strategy.
  • Utilization of current and future staffing technology.
• Manages Recruiting budget for region through cost-effective advertisement and third-party recruiters.
• Develops preferred supplier list of third-party recruiters; works with the the National Director of staffing to negotiate discounted contract rates for staffing needs.
• Screens, interviews and tests job applicants as required; maintains applicant database utilizing the Taleo Talent Management System.
• Provides key staffing metrics for regional hiring; tracks regional colleague retention; and consults with regional management regarding issues affecting turnover.
• Trains and mentors hiring managers as well as Colleague Resource Generalists in the use of the Taleo Talent Management System; builds skill level of regional users by providing training on system updates and new user training.
• Promotes and assists Colleague Resources Managers in training hiring managers in the use of Behavioral Interviewing Techniques, as well as other candidate assessment tools and processes.
• Supports and provides training for the Colleague Resources Generalists in staffing techniques.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred.
• Four (4) years of staffing experience including three (3) years as a direct recruiter in a high volume, difficult-to-source industry required.
• Insurance industry recruiting experience is preferred.
• Experience with Virtual Edge Candidate Management System is preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and practices
• Working knowledge of e-recruiting concepts and systems
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.