Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Established in 1978, United Scrap Metal ("USM") has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. Today, the USM team continues to pioneer innovative, solutions-driven recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices, which have earned them both acclaim and recognition amongst industry partners. With 600+ team members across 10 locations nationally, the company's commitment to excellence is reflected in its award-winning history, as well as an outstanding client retention rate across thousands of customers throughout North America. Equally as important is the expansion of the team's focus on philanthropy, sustainability, diversity and carrying out our corporate mission: making a positive impact on the lives of others . USM is proud to make a difference for its customers, partners, team members, communities and the planet as it continues to drive its expansion forward for the next forty years and beyond.

USM is looking for purpose-driven individuals who seek to utilize their unique traits and attributes to make a positive impact on the company and further our mission. Team members at United are driven to achieve results and are tenacious in the face of challenges. They are humble and intellectually curious, seeking the ability to roll up their sleeves and "get their hands dirty" to solve complex problems while maintaining the motivation to develop both personally and professionally. Lastly, collaboration is vital to our business and line of work; therefore, our team members must be able to communicate and build relationships with multiple cross functional departments across the organization.

Position Overview

The People Development Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist's main function is to source candidates and manage the recruiting process. This individual works closely with department leaders to identify staffing needs and successfully fill their open positions. This position reports to the VP of People Development and works closely with the members of People Development, as well as the leadership team.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Sources predominantly hourly candidates
• Coordinates entire interview process: requisition to hire
• Review prospective candidate applications
• Performs initial phone screening of candidates
• Coordinates candidate interviews with hiring managers
• Coordinates all pre-start date activities:
• Initial hire / rate form
• Clinic, background, MVR, PSP, non-compete and job description info to candidate
• Offer letter and initial approval documents (such as rate form)
• Executes job postings, career fairs, external recruiter partnerships and internal referral program
• Interfaces with online recruiting sites and internally tracks candidate pipelines and metrics
• Manages temp to perm candidate tracking and notification
• Leads by example as far as championing people related activities – participates in networking events, committee involvement

Required Characteristics

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• Proven track record of 1-3 years of multifaceted experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Human Resources
• Must be fully bilingual in English & Spanish (verbal, written)
• Ability to identify, scope and manage projects, tasks, and risks
• Broaden people perspective across all areas of strategy, including recruiting, training, performance and culture
• Ability to focus on both the "what" and the "how" things get done inside the organization
• Excellent communication skills, written expression and comprehension
• Quality approach to work, with an appreciation for procedures & controls
• High degree of personal accountability and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in challenging situations or while under stress
• Strong desire to work in a challenging role that provides meaningful personal growth opportunities
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check
• Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and/or business needs of the operation; must be able to attend charity/networking/customer events after normal business hours

Minimum Safety Training Requirements

• Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)
• US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual
• US-F11 QEH&S Policy
• US-SOP-03 Team Member Handbook

We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM: Trust ? Commitment ? Loyalty ? Passion ? Respect ? Service ? Performance

USM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. USM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. USM is a Zero Impairment Workplace. USM provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. xhyhwjd If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Talent Acquisition contact or another member of our People Development Team at The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.