Recruiting Specialist

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Recruiting Specialist I (Talent Acquisition)

• Review and process employment applications such as sourcing and screening, conducting phone and in-person interviews, organizing applicant testing, coordinating out-of-town candidate on-site visits, and scheduling and facilitating panel interviews
• Proficiently cold call, network, recruit, and close candidates
• Ensure the highest quality candidates with the skills, education, and experience necessary to meet business needs
• Proactively source and identify candidates for pipelines and introduce them to hiring managers
• Consult and educate managers and selection teams on recruiting and selection-related topics and issues
• Assist in developing strategies for attracting diverse talent for all assigned requisitions
• Plan, coordinate, and represent EPB at college career fairs, recruitment events, and community events; Evaluate, select, and develop relationships with various colleges and universities
• Assist with pre- and post-employment new hire paperwork and processing; Prepare offer letters; facilitate background and drug screenings. Assist with relocation, coordinate new hire first day, and support new hire paperwork processing
• Perform badge preparation for new hires, vendors, contractors, and temporary employees, and replacement badges for current employees
• Maintain the applicant tracking system and ensure compliance
• Generate statistical monthly activity reports, as needed
• Partner with Director, Talent Acquisition, to develop alternative recruiting strategies as needed

• Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field preferred
• 1-3 years related professional experience
• Strong knowledge in full life-cycle recruitment such as sourcing, networking, and relationship management
• Staffing agency experience is a plus

• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in state of residence and demonstrate safe and responsible operation of motor vehicles
• Solid negotiation, persuasion, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage competing demands while being adaptable and flexible
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Ability to perform effective networking by building rapport with others
• Human relations and effective communication skills; highly organized