Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist (R&D Engineering) Location: Remote, USA (PST hours preferred) Schedule: Standard office hours Duration: 9-month contract Pay Range: $55-$60/hr Our client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to source and attract top R&D Engineering talent. You will build trusted relationships with hiring managers, develop partnerships with HR Business Leaders, and collaborate with various HR Centers of Excellence. The Talent Acquisition team takes a consultative approach to recruiting, using its expertise to match exceptional talent to hiring teams’ needs. Job Responsibilities: Developing multiple sourcing strategies for active and passive candidates Leading recruiting activities and portions of strategic talent acquisition projects, processes and programs Partnering with HRBPs and hiring managers on offers and hiring close-out Advising hiring managers with data-driven recommendations Essential Job Duties and Job Functions: Use advanced sourcing techniques to identify candidates (e.g., cold calling, job boards, advertising, database and internet searches, networking and referrals) Anticipate organizational needs by maintaining an ongoing talent pool Lead recruiting activities and portions of strategic talent acquisition projects, processes and programs to fulfill business needs and organizational priorities Collaborate with HRBPs and hiring managers to conduct moderately complex offer negotiations and finalize the hiring process Craft clear, engaging job descriptions that adhere to the employer brand Provide a consultative approach to hiring managers, using data-driven recommendations throughout the recruitment and hiring process Ensure a high-quality candidate experience by maintaining consistent contact with candidates and dispositioning them within set time frames Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership Knowledge and Skills: Experience with Workday or other ATS systems (e.g., Taleo) Proficiency with the MS Office Suite Experience with sourcing tools and systems (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo) Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, consultative and relationship management skills Proven success following and leading project schedules and managing moderate sections of projects Substantial knowledge of the policies, procedures and requirements relevant to talent acquisition Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and build productive internal and external working relationships Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams, and to represent the organization on specific projects Adherence to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules), taking adequate control measures to prevent injury to self and others and to protect the environment and prevent pollution within their span of influence Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field 5+ years of experience in Recruiting/Talent Acquisition Experience recruiting for engineering roles, including mechanical, electrical, biomedical, manufacturing, reliability, product development, quality, systems and R&D engineering positions Experience recruiting within regulated industries, including medical device, life sciences, biotech, pharma, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments #J-18808-Ljbffr Hydrogen Group