Astyra Corporation Hiring for Talent Acquisition Specialist (BHJOB1435_29779) Job at Richmond, VA Full Time

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) to join its Talent Acquisition team. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for executing the company’s recruiting strategy to meet current and upcoming hiring needs. This position is expected to primarily recruit for vacancies within the business segment but may also assist in filling jobs in other areas.

Responsibilities

• Partners closely with HR Business Engagement and business leadership to develop and execute a cost-effective recruiting strategy that is consistent with business goals.
• Collaborates with management to understand their staffing needs, business issues, and job requirements.
• Utilizes numerous sourcing channels (internal and/or external) to develop an appropriate qualified and diverse candidate pool.
• Ensures that all recruitment and selection efforts are consistent with all relevant policies and are fully compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Utilizes electronic databases to source for candidates, evaluates and screens candidates, conducts phone interviews, works with Employee Resource Center to schedule face-to-face interviews and testing, if applicable; works with HR Business Engagement and hiring manager to develop appropriate offers and follows up with unsuccessful candidates.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate and concise records and reports concerning all phases of the recruitment process.
• Works with HR Business Engagement to coordinate various matters in relation to recruitment.
• Counsels hiring managers on issues such as recruiting trends, industry best practices, and diversity.
• May be involved with relationship strategy and recruiting from colleges and universities, technical and vocational schools, military institutions, and job fairs.
• May be involved with pre-employment testing processes, administration of relocation policy, and staffing systems requirements.
• Keeps abreast of current practices related to recruiting and staffing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Talent Acquisition Specialist: 3+ years of recruiting experience, which includes full cycle recruiting and/or sourcing.
• A Master’s degree can count towards one year of experience.
• A partial year of six months or more will be rounded up to one year of experience

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience include

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient personal computer skills and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft applications and applicant tracking systems (Success Factors, Taleo, Kenexa ICIMS, or other related systems).
• Knowledge of company organizational structures.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting techniques, employment policies and procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of company and HR policies, programs, and information systems (SAP) is preferred.
• Possess strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

3-month contract

_The successful candidate will work a hybrid work schedule, with some days each week working in the office.

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Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have strong knowledge of Microsoft applications and applicant tracking systems (Success Factors, Taleo, Kenexa ICIMS, or other related systems)?
• Do you have experience in HR policies, programs, and information systems (SAP)?

Experience:

• Recruiting: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA 23219