Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Socket.dev; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group, Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Recruiter to partner with leaders and HR to meet evolving staffing needs. You will develop recruiting strategies, source qualified candidates, and manage the end-to-end interview process.

You will also maintain accurate reporting for talent acquisition metrics, collaborate on job descriptions, and build a pipeline through networks and events. The role emphasizes OFCCP, EEO, and DOT compliance and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• 1 year of talent acquisition experience in a professional, corporate, or staffing environment.
• Associate degree or equivalent required; BA/BS preferred.
• Experience using talent acquisition/ATS and reporting software.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; analytical and strategic thinking.
• Self-directed, detail oriented with problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to design recruiting strategies and source qualified candidates.
• Meet staffing goals across multiple disciplines and organizations.
• Review applications, pre-screen candidates, and recommend for next steps.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand position requirements and long-term goals.
• Contribute to interview processes and provide candidate recommendations.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Self-directed

Flexibility

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

BA/BS degree preferred

Tools

Applicant tracking system (ATS)

Job description

Colonial Group, Inc. is a multigenerational, family-owned parent company overseeing a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries. Through our strategic infrastructure, logistics expertise, and a broad range of products and services, we create significant value for our customers while driving innovation and operational excellence.

Build Your Career, Impact Your Community, Join Our Colonial Family!

The Talent Acquisition Recruiter partners with hiring managers, the HR Employee Relations team, and relevant community partners to anticipate and meet evolving needs for delivering quality, diverse talent across the organization. The Talent Acquisition Recruiter builds and nurtures relationships with prospective candidates from the application process through onboarding. He or she will also be responsible for executing short-term and long-term Recruiting Strategies.

JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES

• Partners with business leaders to understand organizational needs, develop effective recruiting strategies, source qualified candidates, and assess applicants for open positions.
• Required to meet various staffing goals across all levels within several disciplines, multiple organizations, and various industries.
• Reviews applications/resumes, conducts pre-screening process, and recommends candidates for further consideration.
• Meets with hiring managers and leadership to understand position requirements and long-term goals and expectations.
• Contributes to the interview process with leadership, provides recommendations, and partners with hiring managers throughout the entire candidate selection process.
• Maintains accurate reporting and data for talent acquisition metrics: audit needs, candidate updates, and job tracking.
• Collaborates with hiring managers to review detailed job descriptions for skills and qualifications as required for the position.
• Proactively sources and maintains a pipeline of qualified candidates through internal and external networks: posting advertisements, participating in job fairs, and utilizing social media.
• Stays current with industry trends related to short- and long-term recruitment strategies.
• Builds relationships with local and regional partners by engaging in educational and professional programs to generate brand awareness and community involvement.
• Identifies, explores, and recommends third-party partnerships when applicable.
• Remains knowledgeable of rules, regulations, and applicable laws through continuing education programs.
• Provides recruitment training and guidance at all levels of the organization to ensure highly qualified, talented hires.
• Utilizes applicant tracking systems to process and track candidates for talent acquisition needs and to ensure OFCCP, DOL, EEO, and DOT guidelines are met.
• Other duties or project assignments as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a professional, corporate, or staffing talent acquisition role is required.
• Associate's degree or equivalent number of college credit hours required; BA/BS degree An associate's degree or equivalent number of college credit hours is required; a BA/BS degree is strongly preferred. Commensurate experience will be considered.
• Experience using talent acquisition/applicant tracking and reporting software is required.
• Demonstrated strong capabilities in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), analytical and strategic thinking skills are required.
• Self-directed and detail oriented, problem-solving capabilities are required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Travel may be required, up to 30%.

Eligibility Requirements:

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.

Colonial Group, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations.