Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a regional Staffing Manager to lead recruiting initiatives across a designated region. You will partner with operational leadership to meet timelines and control costs while building a robust candidate pipeline.

The role requires developing sourcing strategies, training managers in behavioral interviewing, and tracking metrics to optimize retention and performance. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of staffing experience.
• Three years as a direct recruiter in high-volume sourcing.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing activities within a designated region.
• Partner with management to implement timely, cost-effective initiatives.
• Identify and cultivate sources for hiring talent.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines and relationships.
• Manage regional recruiting budget and advertising spend.
• Screen, interview, and test applicants; maintain databases.
• Provide regional staffing metrics and turnover insights.
• Train hiring managers in interviewing techniques and tools.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Candidate Sourcing

Behavioral Interviewing

Applicant DB Management

Performance Metrics

Negotiation Skills

E-Recruiting Concepts

Pipeline Management

Cost-Effective Advertising

Third-Party Recruiter Mgmt

Colleague Retention Tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR Certification

SPHR Certification

Tools

Electronic Recruiting Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Oversee staffing activities within a designated region
• Partner with Operational management to implement timely, cost-effective initiatives aligned with regional and corporate objectives
• Identify and cultivate sources for hiring experienced and entry-level personnel
• Use networking, colleague referrals, Internet Mining technology, staffing technology, and competitor candidate databases
• Develop and maintain candidate relationship and pipeline management strategies
• Manage the regional recruiting budget through cost-effective advertising and third-party recruiters
• Develop preferred supplier lists and negotiate discounted contract rates with third-party recruiters
• Screen, interview, and test job applicants
• Maintain applicant databases using electronic recruiting software
• Provide regional staffing metrics and track colleague retention
• Consult with regional management regarding turnover issues
• Train and mentor hiring managers and Colleague Resource Generalists on electronic recruiting software
• Train hiring managers in Behavioral Interviewing Techniques and candidate assessment tools
• Support and train Colleague Resources Generalists in staffing techniques
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel as required

Requirements

• Four or more years of staffing experience
• Three years as a direct recruiter in a high-volume, difficult-to-source industry
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred
• Insurance industry recruiting experience preferred
• Experience with recruiting software preferred
• Knowledge of employment laws and practices
• Working knowledge of e-recruiting concepts and systems
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literacy, including Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
• Preferred candidate location in central, mountain, or pacific time zones
• Ability to travel as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in staffing activities, including candidate sourcing, relationship management, and recruitment budget management. Proficient in using electronic recruiting software and knowledgeable in employment laws and practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Staffing Experience
• Direct Recruiting
• Recruiting Software
• PHR Certification
• Insurance Industry Recruiting

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Candidate Sourcing
• Behavioral Interviewing Techniques
• Applicant Database Management
• Performance Metrics Tracking
• Negotiation Skills
• E-Recruiting Concepts
• Pipeline Management Strategies
• Cost-Effective Advertising
• Third-Party Recruiter Management
• Colleague Retention Tracking

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Work Independently
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• PHR Certification
• SPHR Certification

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Industry
• Employment Laws
• High-Volume Recruiting
• Candidate Assessment Tools
• Colleague Resource Generalists

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Recruiting Software
• Microsoft Office Products