Overview
The Talent Acquisition Recruiter will develop full-cycle recruiting strategies in support of organizational objectives. Perform day-to-day recruiting activities associated with sourcing, coordinating, screening, qualifying, interviewing, handling offers, and hiring candidates for open positions. Assist with all recruiting-related processes that will take new hires up to their first day and ensure a smooth transition into HR related onboarding. Will report to the Manager of Talent Acquisition within Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
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Responsible for assisting with internal and external relationships tied to Cajun Industries' recruiting efforts
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Work with Manager of Talent Acquisition in associated support activities such as organizing resumes, making calls, setting up interviews, performing associated data entry and recordkeeping work, pre-qualification activities, setting up testing and screenings, tracking candidate data in ATS platforms, referrals, etc.
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Work with hiring managers to stay abreast of organizational hiring needs
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Have knowledge and understanding of job descriptions for all Cajun professional roles and work with managers to maintain and update these as necessary
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Evaluate possible recruiting sources toward finding and attracting suitable, qualified candidates that fit the Cajun Industries culture
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Actively source and recruit candidates through the appropriate methods – advertising, recruiters, job sites, career fairs, professional networks, social media, referrals, etc
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Develop and maintain effective relationships with professional, industry, and social networks to source qualified candidates
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Review and analyze resumes, applications, and qualifications to determine suitability
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Actively pre-screen candidates
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Schedule and coordinate interviews cooperatively with the hiring managers, and participate as necessary and/or where a recruiter can add value
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Inform all candidates about Cajun Industries and the open position by selling Cajun features, advantages, and benefits to candidates throughout the process as may be appropriate
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Brief and debrief candidates before and after interviews
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Conduct and verify references
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Serve as the primary point person in the communications with candidates
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Provide regular updates and feedback to the Manager of Talent Acquisition
- Manage and update the applicant tracking system
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Monitor, evaluate, and report on various recruiting metrics to the Manager of Talent Acquisition
- Maintain awareness of local market trends and competitor activity
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Ensure recruiting practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in HR or recruiting recruiting-related field is preferred; experience in lieu of degree will be considered
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Two to five years of related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Experience in construction or related field is preferable
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Professional certification in HR is a plus
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Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
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Proven ability to source, attract, screen, and interview candidates with technical backgrounds
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Computer literacy
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Stellar phone skills
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Planning and organization
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Skilled behavioral interviewer with the ability to conduct different types of interviews
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Creative problem solver
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Sound judgment and decision making
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Flexible and adaptable
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Team player
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Sharp negotiation skills
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Consultative approach
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Confidentiality
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Energetic, self-motivated & persistent
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Goal and results driven
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Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
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Positive attitude
Physical
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Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
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Regularly required to talk or hear
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Frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
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Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms
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Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, use hands and fingers to handle and feel
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Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
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Will need to be able to perform sedentary work
Mental
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Must have the ability to direct others and communicate effectively with other management/ supervision
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Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
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Ability to use math/complete calculations
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Must be able to concentrate amid distractions and remember details
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Ability to use computer, keyboard, telephone and other office devices
