Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Spectrum Brands' global enabling functions, including Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Commercial Operations, provide enterprise-wide strategy, structure, and common processes to deliver the knowledge and expertise that helps our businesses grow. Enabling functions may operate as a center-led global team, providing a central strategy, structure, and standards; or as business partner teams, with resources embedded within the businesses to deliver business unit-specific results.

The Sr. Recruiter is an expert in leading full lifecycle recruitment efforts across multiple business units for all levels of talent including hard-to-fill, complex, and critical roles. In this role, you will be responsible for consulting with hiring managers and HR partners, developing proactive strategies to recruit top talent, and delivering an exceptional experience to candidates and hiring managers.

Recruitment (70%)

• Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned requisitions.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using a variety of channels (LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, ATS, networking events, etc.).
• Leverage talent market data to design recruitment strategy based on labor market trends, talent competitors, compensation benchmarks, and talent acquisition best practices.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the marketplace in which we recruit and establish networks.
• Maintain an understanding of talent across industries and functions. Provide input on various recruitment trends and practices.
• Screen and assess candidate qualifications through resume review, phone screens, and interviews.
• Negotiate offers and clearly communicate complex compensation packages.
• Act as a liaison with Preferred Vendors and their candidates for appropriate positions.
• Adhere to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action guidelines and federal and state regulations in recruiting efforts.

Consulting (30%)

• Act as a strategic advisor to hiring managers as related to talent acquisition.
• Share data insights with hiring managers to influence approach to filling roles.
• Challenge hiring managers about talent assumptions and provide creative solutions.
• Guide hiring teams through structured interview processes; provide frequent updates to hiring managers regarding the status of their respective positions.
• Partner with HR business partners and hiring managers to share best practices and lead discussions to guide the selection and offer process.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications or related field, equivalent combination of technical and functional experience is required
• A minimum of 5+ years of proven progressive recruiting experience, encompassing a variety of professional, technical, exempt, non-exempt and managerial positions

• Demonstrated experience owning and managing full recruitment lifecycle for mid to senior-level roles across multiple business units, including hard-to-fill, complex, and critical roles
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills
• Proficiency with ATS platforms and recruiting tools including LinkedIn Recruiter
• Understand how changes in business strategy impact staffing needs to build pipeline of future talent
• Demonstrated ability to build talent pipelines and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees within the organization.
• Extensive knowledge in best practices for interview techniques, assessment methods, and employment laws
• Ability to operate with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and ensure timely deadlines are met
• Must be able to perform with a high-level of ethical and professional behavior at all times

Working conditions are normal for an office environment. This role can work in a Hybrid capacity.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.