Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a
Talent Acquisition Specialist for a
CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier
Regulatory clients in
Jericho, NY. This position encompasses life-cycle recruiting for experienced professional and middle-management positions and project management related to the recruiting function. Stays current with recruiting best practices and evaluates relevancy to the vision/mission of the Company's recruitment strategy.
Responsibilities :
- Position provides a company-wide perspective to the recruitment process while balancing long term goals with short and/or intermediate term needs.
- Manages projects under the supervision of the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition & Staffing or other members of the HR Management team including Career Fairs [Professional, MBA or Undergraduate], Sourcing Channels [Alumni, Employee Referrals, Military, Outplacement] and other Recruiting-related tasks [Employer Branding, Applicant Tracking System, etc.].
- Directly involved with TA projects whether they lead or participate as a member.
- Actively leads hiring managers through needs definition to hire.
- Sources a slate of candidates partnering with HR Services Managers and line management to plan/implement cost-effective sourcing strategies that identify and deliver top talent to the organization.
- Builds a vibrant network to ensure a continuous pipeline of top talent through proactive market research and ongoing relationship management.
- Proactively source, screen, interview and place qualified candidates through traditional, social media, and other creative methods.
- Conducts in-depth interviews of potential candidates, demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences which is measured through high offer-to-interview ratios.
- Utilizes behavioral interviewing techniques to accurately screen and assess candidates.
- Assists hiring managers with developing, delivering and assessing interview questions.
- Ensures appropriate interview documentation is completed. Enters all required candidate, recruiting activity and reporting information into ATS while adhering to OFCCP guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborates with other recruiters in the organization, sharing knowledge and resources.
- Aggressively addresses job openings that have been posted longer than 45 days.
- Action plans with HRSM and Hiring Manager to fill open positions.
- Participates and/or leads HR related projects.
Required Skills :
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years progressive Human Resources experience (with at least three years as a Recruiter) in a corporate environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Highly experienced working with Workday Systems and major Job Boards is required, as is experience conducting internet searches and networking/cold calling for passive candidates.
- Must be extremely organized, detail and results-oriented, client-focused, and able to multi-task, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands.
- Excellent communication (verbal, written & listening) skills and the ability to interact successfully with all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to execute recruiting strategy, including: employer promotion in the marketplace, job postings/advertisements, client & candidate management, and interview process management.
- Outstanding phone interviewing skills with the ability to discern core competencies as they relate to the position requirements in order to evaluate and refer the best candidates to hiring managers.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team, with high energy level, professional integrity and demonstrated leadership.
- Strong technological skills, including use of online recruiting sources/searches and professional social media sites in recruiting.
- Ability to grasp industry and company challenges and translate into why they are important to our business.
- Working knowledge of key company and industry metrics. And strong knowledge of current industry trends.
Preferred Skills :
- Education towards an advanced degree and/or HR Certifications, such as PHR/CP/SPHR/SCP, is a plus.
- Previous experience in the Financial Services industry, Technology (or other highly-regulated/highly-specialized industry), or with a Regulatory organization is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience managing recruiting projects (Campus Recruiting, Employee Referral programs, etc.) and events (Open Houses, Job Fairs, Conferences, etc.) strongly preferred.
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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
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