Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sims Metal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in metal recycling is seeking a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 3-month contract position with potential for extension. The role focuses on supporting industrial sector positions such as laborers and equipment operators in a hybrid setup. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional relationship-building skills and experience in recruiting blue-collar roles, preferably bilingual in English and Spanish. This position involves maintaining candidate pipelines, conducting interviews, and managing candidate communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume recruiting, particularly for industrial positions.
• Self-starter with creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a pipeline of eligible candidates.
• Conduct interviews through various methods.
• Qualify/reject candidates based on feedback.
• Serve as a contact for candidates' questions.
• Meet weekly call and email quotas.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Relationship building

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Recruiting for blue-collar roles

Job description

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

About the job

This is a 3-month contract position that could possibly lead to a longer duration.

If you are up to the challenge of high-volume recruiting, we are looking for a highly skilled Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent team. In this role, you will support Industrial sector-related positions, including laborers, equipment operators, inspectors, etc. for Sims Metal facilities across the US.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, creative and solutions-driven, have exceptional relationship-building capabilities with internal business partners, and be results-driven. Experience recruiting for blue-collar roles in an Industrial organization is preferred. The ability to speak English and Spanish is also preferred.

The position must be able to support CST, EST, and PST time zones as needed. The primary work schedule is Mon-Fri, most likely from 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST. This is listed as a hybrid position. It will require working at a Sims Metal regional office at 1 Linden Ave E, Jersey City, NJ, and remote on the other days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a pipeline of eligible candidates for future open positions
• Conduct interviews via phone or in-person
• Qualify or reject candidates based on interview feedback and resume reviews
• Serve as the contact person for questions from candidates
• Meet weekly quotas related to calls and emails

SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.

To find out more, please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.