Norfolk Now · 1 month ago
HR Talent Acquisition Specialist
Norfolk, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNorfolk Now is seeking a HR Talent Acquisition Specialist to develop and implement recruitment strategies. The role involves collaborating with hiring managers, creating job descriptions, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Collaborates with hiring managers and leadership to understand the organization’s current and future talent needs based on goals and objectives. This includes assessing skills gaps, anticipating industry trends, and understand changes in job requirements and roles
Creates job descriptions and specifications: assistance in crafting compelling job descriptions that accurately reflect the responsibilities, required skills, competencies, and desired attributes of the ideal candidate
Develops and implements effective recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates
Utilizes various sourcing methods, including online job boards, social media, professional networks, and employee referrals identifying and attracting potential candidates and building talent communities
Promotes the organization’s brand, culture, values, and opportunities to potential candidates to make the organization an attractive place to work
Participates in career fairs and other recruitment events
Reviews resumes, applications, and portfolios to assesses candidate qualifications, skills, and experience against the requirements of the role
Conducts and coordinates interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders to assess candidates’ abilities. This also includes preparing interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position
Evaluates the candidates objectively based on job-related criteria, skills, and qualifications, and avoiding unconscious biases. This might involve using assessment tests, skill-based interviews, and structured evaluation methods
Conducts thorough background and reference checks to verify candidate information and ensure they meet the organizational requirements and standards
Manages the offer and onboarding process for new hires. Recommends initial wage or salary determinations for new hires and/or transfers and works with the Total Rewards compensation team for final decisions
Extends formal job offers to select candidates, outlining the terms of the position including salary, benefits, start date, orientation and any other onboarding requirements
Works directly with agencies providing specialized and contracted staff to place in positions of need. Will maintain the accuracy of required pre-employment contingencies for the position. This may include international incumbents, travelers, etc
Ensures that all recruitment practices adhere to employment laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines, particularly regarding anti-discrimination, data privacy, and fair hiring practices
Partners with leaders and provides training and feedback to hiring managers in key recruitment areas such as interviewing techniques, candidate selection and sourcing
Provides a positive and engaging experience for all candidates throughout the recruitment process and guiding new hires through onboarding ensuring a smooth transition into the organization
Maintains accurate and up to date candidate records and reports and managing commitment and/or retention agreements
Utilizes data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies, identifying trends, and optimizing the hiring process for efficiency and effectiveness. This can involve tracking metrics like time-to-hire, quality of hire, cost-per-hire, and retention rates
Leverages technology and other HR software to automate tasks and streamline workflows
Regularly reviews and refines talent acquisition processes and strategies based on data analysis, candidate feedback, and evolving organizational needs
Qualification
Required
Minimum Experience 2-4 Years
Minimum Education Diploma
Language Skills – Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Human Resources or Business preferred
Two (2) years' experience in the field or professional experience preferred
Knowledge and experience of HRIS for recruitment purposes, and experience with data analytics preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Long Term and Short Term Disability
Accident Insurance
Life Insurance
Flex Spending
Dental and Vision Insurance
Pension
Company
Norfolk Now
The goal of Norfolk Now is to bring fresh perspective and creative ideas to the forefront and showcase everything that is special in the Norfolk Area.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase