Sr Spec-Talent Acquisition

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

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Talent Acquisition professional to build proactive talent pipelines and coordinate leadership development programs.

You will source from diverse channels, manage internships, work with hiring managers, and design robust recruiting plans to attract diverse, qualified candidates.

The role includes compliance with employment laws and reporting on recruiting metrics to support organizational goals.

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 including social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
• Strong internet, active, and passive candidate search skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and equal opportunity regulations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and external resources.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and applicants.
• Good collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task.
• Self-starter with proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with applicant tracking systems preferred.
• Excellent work ethic and sense of urgency, with respect for privacy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver candidate pools through aggressive sourcing channels and pipeline development.
• Manage the internship program, including sourcing, pre-screening, orientation, and placement discussions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand requirements and build recruiting plans.
• Maintain robust recruiting plans and stay updated on pay, benefits, and hiring practices.
• Manage special projects like cost for new database searches and mentor guidelines.
• Place graduates from the Leadership Development Program into entry-level leadership roles.
• Develop processes for database searches, career fairs, and social media recruitment; monitor success and compliance.
• Provide guidance to Talent Acquisition Specialists and review resumes for fit.
• Conduct phone and in-person interviews and facilitate assessment/selection processes.
• Engage community services, colleges, associations to build diverse candidate sources; present opportunities and benefits.

Skills

Sourcing

Relationship building

Screening candidates

Interviewing

Diversity recruiting

MS Office

LinkedIn Recruiter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Boolean search

Job boards

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for developing a proactive and strategic approach for building talent pipelines by utilizing a diverse sourcing strategy; Coordinate various programs for leadership development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

Disclaimer

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with some experience using applicant tracking systems preferred
• Excellent work ethic, sense of urgency, consistent sense of integrity and strident on privacy issues

WORKING CONDITIONS

Travel Required

EST FedEx Freight, Inc

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Pay

Annual Salary: $71,577.00 - $113,091.00

Compensation listed reflects the pay range or pay rate reasonably expected for this position. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels. Actual pay is determined by job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, such as experience, tenure, market level, pay at the location, performance, schedule, and work assignment.

Benefits

Eligible employees offered health, vision, and dental insurance, employee assistance program, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid bereavement, employee discounts, vacation (FT only), paid holidays (FT only).