Talent Acquisition Specialist

Staffing Remedy; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to top jobs

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Asheville, NC. The role involves managing the recruitment process, conducting interviews, and collaborating with department managers. Candidates should have a college degree and 2 to 5 years of recruiting experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and effective communication skills are essential. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of direct recruiting experience.
• Experience as a Human Resources Field Manager is a plus.
• Professionalism and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience with major job sites (Monster, Indeed).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass background, drug, and alcohol tests.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage job postings on various platforms.
• Conduct phone screenings for applicants.
• Schedule interviews as directed by hiring managers.
• Participate in job fairs to connect with potential candidates.
• Host job fairs and build candidate pools through community outreach.
• Assist in trainee programs and HR projects.
• Track hiring metrics (time-to-hire, time-to-fill, source of hire).
• Maintain ATS and vacancy tracking logs.
• Prepare pre-employment paperwork and guide candidates through process.
• Collaborate with outside sources to attract talent.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and file maintenance.
• Schedule post-offer drug testing and background checks.
• Assist HR on various programs and procedures.
• Conduct Boolean searches and develop candidate pools.
• Handle hiring surge opportunities.
• Maintain team-oriented mindset and willingness to pitch in.

Skills

Recruiting strategies

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Data mining candidates

Team-oriented mindset

Education

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

ATS

Job description

About the job Talent Acquisition Specialist

Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process

Responsibilities

• Responsible for job posting on DC Jobs, Indeed, Handshake, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and other social media appropriate websites.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization. Establishes recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives and meeting with managers to discuss needs.
• Monitors applicants’ responses through a phone screening and forward qualified applications to the hiring manager. Collaborate with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Schedules applicant interviews as directed by the hiring manager.
• Host and participate in job fairs, including any virtual opportunities to connect with potential candidates. Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; and maintaining rapport.
• Assists in preparation and execution of Trainee programs
• Track hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill, and source of hire.
• Participate in the maintenance of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and maintain vacancy tracking logs.
• Prepares pre-employment paperwork for approval and guides the applicant through the process. Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Works with outside (Federal, State, and Local) sources to attract talent
• Support various aspects of HR in the areas of, but not limited to, orientation, onboarding and file maintenance.
• Schedules post-offer employment drug testing and runs background checks.
• Assists the department in carrying out various human resource programs and procedures for all company employees.
• Experience conducting Boolean searches and data mining candidates.
• Skilled at developing “pools” of candidates.
• Ability to handle hiring “surge” opportunities.
• Must possess a “team-oriented” mindset with the willingness to pitch in when called upon, and additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must possess a College Degree
• Must possess 2 to 5 years of direct recruiting experience
• Experience as a Human Resources Field Manager is a plus
• Hands-on experience with the largest job sites like Monster and Indeed
• Must have a solid understanding of compliance practices and employment laws as they relate to OFCCP
• Must be able to assist HR teammates on large projects and initiatives
• Familiarity with relevant employment Law
• Professionalism, organization, and project management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pass background, drug, and alcohol tests
• Must possess a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be highly detailed, organized, self-disciplined, and a results-oriented team player
• Ability to pass a background, drug, and alcohol test

At Staffing Remedy, we strive to exceed your expectations by breaking barriers and changing the game. We offer contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, administrative, and customer support roles.

Staffing Remedy puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, and competitive compensation and benefits. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our agency at 706-940-3392