Senior Talent Acquisition Strategist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition professional to build talent pipelines through diverse sourcing strategies and oversee leadership development programs. You will mentor recruiters, align with hiring managers, and continuously refine recruitment plans to attract qualified, diverse candidates.

The role emphasizes proactive sourcing, internship management, and compliance with employment laws. Strong collaboration and communication with managers are essential.

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
• Demonstrated search skills and expertise in screening active candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions
• 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 (and current) knowledge of all laws and regulations pertaining to employment selection and equal opportunity
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization and external resources
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and/or applicants
• Good collaboration skills with the ability to work as a team member
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize search activities
• Self-starter with can-do attitude; proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented with good follow-through skills
• Excellent work ethic, sense of urgency, consistent sense of integrity and strident on privacy issues

Responsibilities

• Deliver candidate pools through aggressive sourcing channels including, but not limited to, 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 strategies

Passive sourcing

Social media recruiting

Communication

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition professional to build talent pipelines through diverse sourcing strategies and oversee leadership development programs. You will mentor recruiters, align with hiring managers, and continuously refine recruitment plans to attract qualified, diverse candidates.

The role emphasizes proactive sourcing, internship management, and compliance with employment laws. Strong collaboration and communication with managers are essential.