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Con Edison · 1 day ago

Sr. Specialist - Talent Acquisition

New York, NY, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Con Edison is a leading energy company in New York, and they are seeking a Sr. Specialist in Talent Acquisition to develop and implement their strategic talent acquisition plan. This role involves managing the recruitment process for both management and union positions while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and corporate policies.

Utilities

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee the utilization and maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) recruiting module and career websites. Recommend improvements to enhance system performance and the overall customer experience

Conduct training for new team members on the recruitment and vetting process related to new hires and transfers

Administer and evaluate pre-employment background checks for prospective employees

Ensure that all aspects of the employment process are conducted in accordance with corporate policies, Talent Acquisition practices and procedures, government regulations and EEO guidelines. This includes knowledge of immigration laws, employment laws, internal guidelines, Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations for driving commercial vehicles and the companys policy on relocation

Develop an annual strategy for the recruitment and selection of high potential college graduates for the Leadership Development Program

Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with college and university career centers to recruit students for Leadership Development Program and COOP internships

Research and identify strategic sourcing methods and best practices to enhance the diversity representation of qualified candidates in the applicant pool to fill hiring needs

Create partnerships with organizations and colleges with diverse student representation for internships and vocational trades, along with non-profit partnerships to create a pipeline of diverse candidates for entry level positions

Facilitate orientations for new management and union hires

Assume lead role in driving the recruiting process for transfer and hiring of high-volume entry level positions by managing all aspects of the hiring process by working directly with all key stakeholders involved in the hiring organizations and Human Resources

Manage full lifecycle recruitment process for both management and union roles

Analyze recruiting data to efficiently plan resources and timing of the selection process to include testing, interviewing, road tests, physical abilities tests, practical performance tests, training classes and orientations

Identify and eliminate gaps in the recruiting process and recommend solutions to address delays between various stages of the hiring process to streamline hiring cycle

Qualification

Talent acquisition strategiesDiversity recruitmentApplicant tracking systemsClient relationship managementSocial media sourcingCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeJudgmentSHRM CertificationOrganizational skillsDecision makingFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant work experience

Associate's Degree and 7 years of relevant work experience

High School Diploma/GED and 9 years of relevant work experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, implementing talent and sourcing strategies that strengthen diverse candidate pipelines, optimizing recruiting tools to ensure accurate tracking of hiring activities, and making recommendations as appropriate

Ability to manage client relationships, offer consultative guidance, and collaborate effectively in a large team environment

Expertise in candidate research, market insights, and advanced sourcing techniques, including hands-on experience with social media platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed for talent identification and engagement

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take initiatives and build collaborative partnerships with stakeholders

Demonstrated personal accountability, strong work ethic, integrity, and exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail

Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and automation platforms to streamline recruitment workflows

Driver's License Required