Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS)

Job Category: Advanced Experienced

Job Type: Full Time

The primary function of this role is to develop innovative and aggressive methods to source, evaluate, and pipeline qualified candidates, utilizing job boards, creative search techniques, and headhunting/cold calling. Will build candidate pools or databases, identifying potential candidates and using cost-effective sourcing techniques to identify candidates. Will conduct research and generate lists of target candidates.

In addition, will consistently evaluate new tools and technologies for internet research and candidate attraction. A high emphasis is placed on meeting recruitment goals in a timely and cost-effective manner with the highest quality of candidates.

Responsibilities

• Implement aggressively targeted sourcing initiatives to generate a pipeline of candidates that will thrive in our fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Identify candidates with experience in Front End, Backend, Middleware, Enterprise Architecture, Security, and Web through various sourcing and recruiting methods
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies aimed at generating consistent candidate flow to meet overall recruiting goals
• Build candidate pools for future requirements and consistently meet assigned metrics and goals
• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting associations, Universities, media, job board candidates, Internet sites, social networking such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, current database as well as other methods
• Interview applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, and job skills
• Determine applicant qualifications by interview, analyze responses; verify references; compare qualifications to job requirements
• Meet monthly quotas while tracking individual metrics in the IT sourcing and recruiting process
• Initiate background checks on candidates and identify potential red flags.
• Initiate drug tests and interpret results.
• Inform candidate of company’s decision.
• Compose offer letters/Work Orders and negotiate salary and benefits.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in an office environment, sit for periods of time in meetings
• Able to communicate with business leaders, vendors, and technical staff
  
  

Education

• BSCS, or BBA/MBA in Human Resource Management or related
  
  

Required

Work Experience and skills

• 3+ years of experience in technical recruiting, IT staffing, or services industry.
• Excellent attention to detail, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work well in a dynamic, team environment with competing demands.
• Must be technically savvy including a great deal of data mining, social networking expertise, and computer knowledge including Internet and MS Office Suite.
  

Preferred

• Able to manage multiple work streams and priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptionally organized with a proven track record of maintaining an applicant tracking system and effectively moving candidates through phases of the initial pre-screening process.
• Must be well versed in networking with external associations, organizations, etc. via telephone.
• Must be metric-driven and goal-oriented.
  

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