FedEx Freight · 10 hours ago
Spec-Talent Acquisition
FedEx Freight is a leading logistics company seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist responsible for building talent pipelines through diverse sourcing strategies. The role involves engaging candidates, collaborating with hiring managers, and executing recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for various positions.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Use a variety of online and offline sources e.g., social media, networking, referrals, job boards, data mining techniques, job fairs, internet searches, etc. to build a pipeline of highly qualified candidates
Engage active and passive candidates through recruitment campaigns within career and social media platforms
Establish and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, including collaborating to understand business needs and job requirements and develop a plan for successfully sourcing qualified candidates
Design and execute sourcing and recruiting strategies
Conduct various analysis related to recruitment and advise the hiring manager on events, advertising, costs, resources, etc. that will be most effective
Manage advertising to be as cost effective as possible reaching the largest percentage audience by selecting the appropriate media, scheduling, frequency and includes creating online and print ads
Select, organize and participate in job fairs; assess potential contacts in an effort to identify qualified and diverse candidates for open positions
Lead recruitment projects focused on identifying and attracting a diverse pool of candidates for various roles within the organization
Educate managers on recruitment-related concepts, systems and processes and procedures through ongoing training and individual interaction
Provide guidance, training, coaching and assignments to temporary employment representatives
Screen resumes, provide recommendations and facilitate the assessment and selection process, which may also include pre-screening applicants and conducting interviews
Review processes, procedures and develop recommendations for improvements and/or system enhancements
Ensure recruiting activities follow all processes and procedures outlined by company policies and Federal, State, and Local employment law
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Marketing or a related field plus two (2) years staffing/recruiting/selection experience (3 years FedEx Freight Operations Leadership equals 1 year qualifying experience in staffing/recruiting/selection experience)
Demonstrated sourcing skills with the ability to use numerous creative techniques and channels to identify quality candidates including social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)
Knowledge of human resources including legal and regulatory compliance
Knowledge of a variety of sourcing tools, e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed Resume, Career Builder, Monster Resume, social media, etc
Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with various levels within the organization and externally within the market
Good collaborative skills with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Familiar with EEO and AA programs, policies and procedures
Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize search activities
Self-starter with can-do attitude; proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented with good follow-through skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with some experience using applicant tracking systems preferred
Excellent work ethic, sense of urgency, consistent sense of integrity and strident on privacy issues
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally
Preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with some experience using applicant tracking systems preferred
Company
FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight is a shipping company.
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