Talent Acquisition Specialist

nriusaexternalcareers; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

NRI is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to source and attract top talent by building robust candidate pipelines in a fast-paced environment. You will proactively identify talent, negotiate offers, and guide leaders on talent decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full life-cycle recruiting experience, a bachelor’s degree, a valid driver’s license, and strong sourcing skills with social media and ATS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years as a full life-cycle recruiter.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Source active and passive candidates via job boards, networking, social media, and events.
• Screen resumes, interview candidates (phone/virtual/in person) and recommend top candidates to hiring managers.
• Present offers and negotiate a competitive offer to close the deal.
• Maintain job descriptions and posting templates to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Maintain Applicant Tracking System and recruitment metrics for reporting.
• Coordinate pre-screening checks and relocation as needed.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Talent sourcing

Negotiation

Candidate screening

Social media sourcing

ATS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LinkedIn

Indeed

Facebook

Instagram

Job description

A Day in the Life

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is an essential member of our Talent Acquisition team and People Experience department. This individual will be responsible for sourcing and attracting top talent by developing robust candidate pipelines and be capable of generating results in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to proactively identify top talent to fill positions, negotiate and close offers, prepare for talent onboarding and provide guidance to leaders on how to identify talent.

What does success look like in this role?

The ideal candidate isa go-getterthat can easily adapt and be resourceful within a changing and fast paced environment. This person is solutions orientated, entrepreneurial and will roll up their sleeves to get the job done. You are comfortably independent but also embrace collaboration and working within a dynamic, positive, and energetic team.A sense of humor is additionally welcomed.

Wage Band

$70,000 - $101,000

All About You

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Extensive experience developing and executing fully comprehensive sourcing/recruitment plans.
• Experience meeting time to fill, quantity, quality, diversity, veteran and internal hiring.
• Experience using social media tools for sourcing and branding efforts; tools include but not limited to: LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook, Instagram and Diversity oriented sites.
• Ability to analyze job descriptions and candidate profiles to determine target profile needs and appropriate match.
• Experience in a role where strong attention to detail, being resourceful, working multiple projects and competing demands are the norm.
• Excellent consultative, negotiation, presentation skills and proven success developing strong, collaborative relationships across multiple departments and levels.
• Proven experience engaging high-potential prospects through targeted sourcing and cold calling.
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and proven experience working in a result measured environment.
• Professionalism, with ability to maintain confidential information and a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Has the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Trustworthy and moral character (we use pre-employment background & drug tests)

The Must Haves:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field OR an equivalent of experience
• Must have 5 years of experience as a full life-cycle recruiter
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Things You Will be Doing

• Source both active and passive candidates through a variety of methods including internet job boards, networking, social media, industry events and job fairs, local colleges, and other creative strategies. Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of hiring needs for frequently recruited positions.
• Screen resumes, interview candidates (by phone, virtual or in person) and recommend top candidates to hiring managers for consideration. Follow up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback and ensure process is moving forward.
• Coordinate with hiring manager to present offers of employment and negotiate a competitive offer to close the deal.
• Ensure all job descriptions and job posting templates are consistent and compliant with regulations.
• Maintain Applicant Tracking System and ensure all applicant data is updated timely for accurate reporting and metrics. Analyze recruiting data to identify trends, gaps and success rates on sourcing strategies.
• Manage internal application and promotional process including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring managers and offer letters.
• Coordinate pre-screening checks and relocation, as needed.
• Serve as recruiting subject matter expert to team members and hiring managers on sourcing strategies, interviewing techniques and other related topics.
• Provide a high level of customer service to our employees, managers, and candidates.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all activities and records.
• Maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance and punctuality.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

NRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age,or other legally protected status.