Talent & Engagement Business Partner

Talent & Engagement Business Partner

Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for over 50 years! Our global organization consists of several business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, to collectible coins and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.

We are seeking a Talent & Engagement Business Partner who will be responsible for maintaining a high quality of exempt and non-exempt employees through the recruitment and placement of the best-qualified candidates in both newly-created and open positions within the company. Provide thorough and creative market research to fully canvass and penetrate the market for the recruitment of key talent for the Company. Provide exceptional service and counsel to our internal clients and collaborate with other members of the wider HR team to assist with programs, special projects, and general department activities/initiatives. Assists in a wide range of employee engagement, retention and branding efforts that drive the overall talent strategy for the organization. Responsible for leading live training and/or hosting/facilitating training and engagement events.

How you will contribute:

Talent Acquisition & Consulting:

• Responsible for the recruitment of a wide-range of non-exempt level positions, entry level Marketing and Product Development positions, and experienced exempt positions including: sourcing potential candidates, college recruiting, employee referrals, and temporary to permanent agencies. Demonstrates a high level of effectiveness of recruiting on most positions within the organization.
• Manages candidate relationships through the full recruiting life-cycle (offers, reference checks, offer letters, background checks, etc.).
• Heavy sourcing of potential passive candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, networking sites and events, college recruiting, employee referrals and more. Sources and builds relationships with candidates independently, both for assigned requisitions and to help build the overall candidate pipeline.
• Responsible for the management of open positions, including sourcing, interviewing and selection of candidates; following up with candidates that are not selected for employment, offers, reference checks, etc.
• Coordinate relocation of new employees as needed.
• Interact with employees regarding referrals and employee transfers.
• Continual contact with potential candidates regarding recruitment opportunities and regular contact with college placement offices to provide information concerning job postings and internships.
• Will work closely with the coordination and communication of the annual schedule for college recruiting and represent the company on-campus. Explore and coordinate new campus opportunities to drive brand awareness such as job shadow programs, internship information sessions, classroom visits, etc.
• Leverage company social recruiting tools such as social distribution, etc. to meet recruitment and branding initiatives and help develop new strategies/techniques for creative sourcing.
• Assist with the company's employment branding and social media strategy; leverage social media channels to maximize recruiting presence and exposure to potential/passive candidates.
• Handle routine questions from employees regarding all other HR-related questions or direct them to specialists. Provide daily contact with hiring managers to provide information, updates, recommendations, and advice concerning potential candidates (e.g., salary levels, competitive marketplace information, retention strategies, etc.).
• Connect with employees to provide information regarding open positions and to solicit employee referrals.

Talent Engagement and Training Initiatives:

• Builds relationships with new employees who are recruited to the company to foster and assist with engagement and retention.
• Run new employee orientation on a bi-weekly basis.
• Lead live training sessions and engagement programs such as the companies Professional Development Program, intern events and lunch-and-learns.
• Assist with e-learning campaigns to meet mandatory training and L&D needs of the organization.
• Assist with performance and compensation review process for non-exempt and exempt employees, help coordinate various employee functions, training programs, and/or communications.

What you will bring and skills that excite us:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field (HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, etc.).
• 3-5 years of successful recruitment experience required.
• High volume recruitment experience (20+ openings at a time) in a corporate or recruiting firm environment.
• A combination of experience in recruiting for: Accounting, IT, Administrative, Marketing, Creative, and more.
• Experience working with multiple hiring managers at various levels within the organization.
• Experience building candidate pipelines and talent acquisition.
• Strong sourcing and research skills highly desirable, as well as the ability and willingness to initiate cold calls and develop strong networking channels and pipeline of passive candidates.
• Some knowledge or exposure to other HR functional areas is a plus (employee relations, benefits administration, training and development, compensation, etc.).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to work with a sense of urgency, and be passionate about recruiting, finding the right match, and adding value to an organization.
• Ability to travel overnight 4-5 times per year during college recruiting season.
• Contingency or retained search work experience is a plus.
• PHR certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with recruitment technology (ATS, social recruiting tools, etc.).

Bradford at a glance:

• Our scale: We have over 250 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide, and have over 32 million customers served.
• Compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
• We own the company: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
• Professional Development: There is always room to learn! We offer a Professional Development Program, a Mentor Program, and LinkedIn Learning to our teams as well as additional hands-on training and development. Our teams utilize a continuous performance management and development structure for feedback. We meet quarterly to focus on the future!
• Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our "next big idea," among diverse and inclusive teams.
• Flexibility and wellness: Whether it's offering hybrid environment (onsite/remote) for our corporate staff, to a generous, front-loaded PTO and holiday package to all staff and corporate wellness initiatives such as an onsite fitness center, we are committed to our team members well-being. New hires start with 16 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
• Perks and more: We have a Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, and Toastmaster's memberships, a Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more!

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000

The Bradford Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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