Talent Acquisition Specialist

WorldWide Logistics; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunches

Monthly Employee Appreciation Day

Full suite of benefits

Access to cutting-edge technology

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

WorldWide Logistics in Urbandale, IA is seeking a motivated Recruiter to join their dynamic team. The role involves sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and managing the applicant tracking system. You will play a key role in shaping the company's workforce within an innovative and supportive culture.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of recruiting experience, along with excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement await you!

Qualifications

• Proven recruiting experience of at least 1 year.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work with managers to understand position requirements.
• Proactively source and review resumes.
• Maintain applicant tracking system with accurate reporting.
• Participate in Employee Orientation.
• Conduct pre-employment processes like interviews and reference checks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Professional and customer-focused

Self-starter

High energy level

Knowledge of various recruiting techniques

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Exceptional presentation skills

Maintains confidentiality

Desire for growth and learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Applicant Tracking System (Paycom preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Office - Urbandale, IA 50323

Why WorldWide?

Worldwide Logistics in one of the fastest growing 3PLs is the country. We operate with reinforced core values, confidence, and take pride in the job that we do every day. The transportation world is rooted in relationships - we take pride in the connections that we create on and offsite by using our unique ability to partner with others. We have an innovative and progressive culture that allows for career growth and financial rewards.

Since 1999, WorldWide Logistics has grown exponentially leading to continuous rapid growth. This has given us the ability to build a brand new 76,000 square foot HQ building completed in 2023. Our new HQ features a modern amenity rich environment for employees including a café, numerous collaborative areas, food markets, a large outdoor patio seating area, and a quarter mile lighted walking path around a serene pond.

WorldWide Logistics is passionate about continuous improvement and seeking out individuals who are innovative, proactive, motivated, and coachable. One of our most impactful qualities is the ability to embrace challenges, grow through change, and encourage creativity to get ahead of the constant market variables.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with managers to understand position and skillset requirements
• Proactively source, review resumes, conduct phone screens, recommend candidates and lead in-person interviews
• Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) and daily reporting with accuracy
• Participate in Employee Orientation
• Responsible for pre-employment human resources processes such as scheduling interviews, reference and background checking, job offers, etc.
• Aid in writing and posting job descriptions that get results
• Utilize sourcing and recruiting techniques including job boards, professional networking, social media, internet searches, resume database searches, campus career fairs, referrals, etc. - be creative
• Develop the company recruiting brand, utilizing a variety of social media sources
• Provide input into the planning, implementation, and coordination of cost-effective recruitment programs to meet projected growth of the organization
• Participate and assist in career fairs and other recruiting events as necessary
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Professional and customer focused (internal and external)
• Self-starter with excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• High energy level with a sense of creativity to effectively match candidates with the company’s needs, culture, values, and priorities
• Demonstrated knowledge with various recruiting techniques and experience in social media/online recruiting
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related program software
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Maintains confidentiality, is open to others' thoughts and opinions and exhibits willingness to explore new ideas
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Desire for growth and learning

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field or equivalent experience; plus minimum 1 year of proven recruiting experience required
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS) knowledge and experience with sourcing, tracking and managing candidates
• Experience with Paycom (ATS)preferred
• IT recruiting experience is a plus
• Operations and Sales recruiting experience preferred
• Staffing agency recruitment is preferred

What's in it for You?

• Brand new HQ building in Urbandale off I-80/35
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Catered lunches and weekly food trucks
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Day
• Company Swag
• Employee Clubs i.e., Gardening, Art, Book, Dungeons and Dragons, etc.
• Bags Tournaments (Future outdoor recreation coming soon)
• Community Involvement
• Casual dress
• PTO Plan
• Full suite of benefits including health, dental, vision, flexible spending plans, life insurance, voluntary life, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, 401k with a match, voluntary ID Theft plan
• Access to cutting-edge technology
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• A company where your ideas are valued