Inside Higher Ed · 19 hours ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Temporary
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $52K/yr
1+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to assist hiring managers with the recruitment process. The role involves screening candidates, conducting phone interviews, and collaborating with the Compensation Team to extend final offers.
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Responsibilities
Partners with and provides guidance to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
Assists hiring managers by prescreening resumes/applications for assigned jobs and conducting phone screening of candidates
Seeks out passive candidates through creative sourcing
Consults with Compensation team on compensation analysis to determine market competitive and equitable salary recommendations
Ensures productive recruiting activities are met daily, weekly, and monthly as set forth by department goals
Ensures accurate and complete records are maintained within the ATS for each recruitment
Guides hiring managers on processes and practices related to search committees, required search committee training, behavioral interviewing techniques, EEOC and OFCCP guidelines
Serves as a liaison with area employment agencies, industry associations and Department of Labor
Completes reports on hiring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Works with hiring managers and HR Business Partners on future workforce planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
At least one (1) year of experience in recruiting, HR or related experience in a customer service environment
Passion for customer service excellence through attentive listening, providing timely information and welcoming feedback and open discussions regarding performance
Team oriented with the ability to build consensus and effective relationships
Demonstrated maturity, credibility, and self-confidence to function effectively in a demanding environment
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and results-orientation
Able to work with a variety of people, possessing tact, discretion and diplomacy
Able to handle sensitive and confidential information
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Analytical skills and ability to made decisions or recommendations as appropriate
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite in particular Excel)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Preferred
Advanced degree from an accredited institution in higher education
Formal recruiting or sales experience
Experience with an Applicant Tracking System
Experience in higher education setting
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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