Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Specialist)

SUMMARY:

Responsible for conducting search and selection functions for the division; provides professional assistance to management staff to fill jobs in client locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs search and selection functions to include identification of qualified candidates through sourcing, gathering resumes, and interviewing; consults with hiring managers, coordinates interviews, and assists with making job offers.
• Coordinates efforts with other member's team by communicating candidate updates, assisting with interviews, and engaging in recruiting meetings.
• Provides input and counsel regarding the development and alignment of services and programs to ensure service delivery for internal and external clients.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations and policies regarding search and selection practices and activities.
• Resolves operational issues or conflicts; ensures successful resolution.
• Attends recruitment events to represent corporation and source candidates.
• Assists with implementation of branding and marketing efforts.
• Maintains currency of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources administration, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of professional human resources experience in search and selection; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Principles, practices and techniques of recruitment and selection.
• Applicable employment laws, codes and regulations.
• Computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Techniques for working collaboratively with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Principles and techniques of providing effective oral presentations.
• Principles and practices of program planning, development and evaluation.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Performing comprehensive professional-level search and selection duties.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Applying business and project management methodologies with a focus on implementing plans to achieve goals.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Providing consulting services to supervisors and staff.
• Preparing functional reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established organizational and department guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

Travel: This position may require occasional travel to various laboratories.