Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist Sr

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Duration: 6 Months

Additional Information: This is an onsite position. Training will be remote during the first month only, beginning the week of November 17

Preferred locations are the following: Corpus Christi, TX; Abilene, TX; Shreveport, LA; Tulsa, OK

Must live within 50 miles of the physical address of the office location.

If travel is required, then they would travel to another Client facility within 50 miles.

Description:

Job Summary:

• The Talent Acquisition Specialist Sr is responsible for full life cycle recruiting for corporate/exempt roles such as engineers and project managers and field/craft roles such as electricians and line workers.
• With this role's greater level of experience, the Talent Acquisition Specialist Sr can manage technical and non-technical exempt and non-exempt professional positions and management positions, and other related responsibilities as assigned.
• This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• This role can also serve as a useful resource toother less seasoned Talent Acquisition employees.
• Utilities and energy sector industry highly preferred but not required

Segments of business: Nuclear Development/Generation/Transmission and Regulated Utility Operating Companies--exempt and non-exempt level recruiting

• Not looking for IT recruiters.

Essential Job Functions:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Partners with hiring manager and HR Business Partner to determine staffing needs.
• Screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate assessments and reference/background checking, makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and non-exempt position openings within an assigned territory.
• Serves as an expert for recruiting candidates within an assigned territory.
• Partners with Sourcing Specialist in order to bring a diverse slate of qualified candidates to the hiring manager. Manages internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, transfer offer letters, etc.
• Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process. Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.
• Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits, compensation, non-compete agreements). Responsible to ensure onboarding and new hire orientation processes occur.
• Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance.
• Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Manages application/resume file and retention according to company policy.
• Suggest and help implement on-going process improvements to ensure an effective, efficient and compliant recruiting process.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred; or equivalent years of experience.
• Five years' corporate experience in recruitment and placement of applicants in professional and management level exempt positions including 3 years of knowledge and experience working with electronic applicant systems and internet recruiting sources.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

Competencies:

• Business Acumen Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Global & Cultural Awareness Relationship Management Consulting /coaching.