Senior Talent Executive

Kforce Inc; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Talent Executive responsible for identifying, qualifying, and matching candidates to client needs. This role demands exceptional customer service skills and a focus on building robust relationships with candidates. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in staffing. Responsibilities include evaluating candidates, managing relationships, and working closely with clients to ensure satisfaction. This position offers a full-time opportunity for a mid-senior level professional.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates.
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult human relations issues.
• Capacity for sound judgment and reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit qualified candidates through various sourcing activities.
• Conduct interviews to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with candidates not on assignment.
• Analyze client requirements against candidate qualifications.
• Coordinate background checks and reference verifications.
• Match candidates to client requirements and present to clients.

Skills

Customer service

Recruiting techniques

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Senior Talent Executive – Overview

Summary: The Senior Talent Executive is responsible for the identification, qualification, and matching of candidates. The Senior Talent Executive builds relationships with candidates through the delivery of exceptional customer service characterized by mutual respect, understanding, and trust.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and recruit qualified candidates by performing sourcing activities to include, but not limited to: market and Internet research identifying alternate candidate sources, cold calling, executing recruiting calls, referral recruiting, online social networking, attending seminars and local networking events. Determine and implement appropriate recruiting techniques for market, industry, skill set, and region.
• Evaluate market conditions and ensure candidate inventory population stays at appropriate levels to accommodate anticipated client demand.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with candidates not currently on assignment.
• Qualify candidates by conducting telephone and in-person interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.
• Complete appropriate reference checks on candidates to ensure authenticity of stated skills and experience. Coordinate applicable background investigations with administrative staff.
• Analyze client requirements against qualifications of candidates and match the best candidate with client needs.
• Package the candidates for presentation to client.
• Present job opportunities to candidates and negotiate pay rates.
• Prep and debrief candidates. Provide coaching and advice to candidates throughout the client interview process to include counter offers and job transition.
• Conduct follow-up activities with candidates to ensure job satisfaction.
• Supervise and manage candidates on assignment; counsel and discipline candidates; be directly involved in termination decisions.
• Work closely with Client Relationship associates in activities directly related to candidate quality assurance, retention and extension, lead generation, remarketing, and candidate satisfaction.
• Develop and execute daily plan.
• Participate in periodic training to enhance representation of clients in HR management decisions.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None required.

Key Success Indicators

• Demonstrate strong commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to a team environment.
• Demonstrate well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient at handling difficult human relations issues with professionalism and respect.
• Possess sound judgment and reasoning abilities.
• Exhibit strong drive for results and success.
• Ability to self-motivate and self-direct.
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism during stressful situations.
• Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment and adherence to Firm’s Core Values.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of staffing/industry experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

Certificates and/or Licenses

None required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Employees may perform other duties as assigned.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting and Staffing and Recruiting