Senior Talent Acquisition Strategist

FedEx Freight; Stickney Township (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional to proactively build diverse talent pipelines and lead leadership development staffing initiatives. You will coordinate internship programs, collaborate with hiring managers, and drive robust recruiting plans across channels.

This role emphasizes compliance, ongoing training, and strong stakeholder relationships. The position requires a degree or equivalent experience with 3 years in staffing/recruiting, plus excellent sourcing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Marketing or a related field plus three (3) years of staffing/recruiting/selection experience
• Proficient sourcing skills with the ability to use numerous creative techniques and channels to identify quality candidates including social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Strong internet, active, and passive candidate search skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization and external resources
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with some experience using applicant tracking systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver candidate pools through aggressive sourcing channels including passive sourcing and pipeline development, social media, job boards, data mining techniques, referrals, networking, associations, job fairs, complex internet searches, etc.
• Manage the company internship program by developing sources and pre-screening/interview materials, presenting managers and interns orientation/expectations, assessing the manager and intern experience and follow-up for future placement upon graduation
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative and trusting working relationships with hiring managers, gaining an in-depth understanding of their requirements
• Develop and manage robust recruiting plans for attracting highly qualified and diverse candidates; Stay current on all areas that may impact recruitment (e.g. pay, employee benefits, hiring practices, etc.)
• Manage assigned special projects (e.g. identify and negotiate cost for new database searches, develop mentor guidelines for hiring managers, establish focus groups for target recruitment initiatives, etc.)
• Manage the placement of graduates from the Leadership Development Program into entry level leadership positions
• Develop processes for database searches, career fairs and social media recruitment efforts and monitor for success and compliance
• Serve as a resource and mentor to Talent Acquisition Specialists
• Review databases, screen resumes, provide recommendations and facilitate the assessment and selection process, including conducting phone and in-person interviews
• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, universities, employment agencies, internet sites, professional organizations and associations; provide information regarding opportunities and benefits with FedEx Freight; make presentations; maintain rapport with recruitment sources
• Provide reporting on key recruiting metrics such as pipeline statistics, diversity goals and time to fill open positions
• Ensure recruiting activities follow all processes and procedures outlined by company policies and Federal, State, and Local employment law.
• Develop and provide ongoing training to hiring managers regarding recruitment and the hiring processes, including the development of pre-screening and selection interviews
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Sourcing skills

Interviewing skills

Networking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (Business Admin/HR/Marketing) + 3 years staffing/recruiting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional to proactively build diverse talent pipelines and lead leadership development staffing initiatives. You will coordinate internship programs, collaborate with hiring managers, and drive robust recruiting plans across channels.

This role emphasizes compliance, ongoing training, and strong stakeholder relationships. The position requires a degree or equivalent experience with 3 years in staffing/recruiting, plus excellent sourcing and