Oglethorpe Power Corporation · 5 hours ago
Talent Acquisition Partner
Tucker,GA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$77K/yr - $96K/yr
2+ years expOglethorpe Power Corporation is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to create and execute recruitment strategies while managing the entire hiring process. The role involves sourcing top talent, screening candidates, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Responsible for creating & executing recruitment strategies, sourcing top talent, maintaining a candidate database, and coordinating the entire process in conjunction with our hiring managers
Screening, interviewing, and recommending placement of candidates for all entry-level, technical, professional, and management positions from both internal and external sources
Seeks out networks and sources of candidates, including industry and/or minority-specific sources, via Internet, print ads, direct sourcing, colleges, and job fairs. Refers applicants for particular job openings, administers pre-employment tests, and conducts background checks
Ensures compliance with all legal aspects of the employment function
Performs all aspects of recruiting for the organization, from defining the position requirements and the initial posting of a position through the onboarding process. This includes but is not limited to performing searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job requirements using networking, internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media computer databases, recruiting firms, and employee referrals
This position also includes posting jobs, placing ads, screening resumes, interviewing candidates, candidate testing, business and personal reference checks, education verification, criminal background checks, scheduling drug screens; arranging travel and lodging for applicants, and facilitates relocation requirements; extending job offers, negotiating start pay, bonuses, vacation, and other incentives; position control and maintaining associate data in HRIS system; applicant orientation to company and company benefits and initial new hire processing; and any administrative necessities associated with the recruiting and hiring process
Establishes and maintains relationships with hiring managers to develop specific recruiting plans and maintains constant coordination with the hiring manager. Assist with all aspects of current and future hiring and business needs with each department
Develops and maintains professional relationships with college, university, and community college placement offices as a source to generate qualified applicants. Schedules and attends job/career fairs with appropriate staff as a source to generate qualified applicants
Directs the efforts of employment agencies and search firms, including negotiating and controlling employment-related fees
Prepares and maintains all staffing records, including records on recruiting activities, hiring statistics, job description maintenance, job evaluation results, and maintains records on recruiting activities as required by law and statutes
Develops and conducts training programs for managers designed to improve recruiting and hiring efficiencies and reduce turnover
Provides additional support to the VP, Human Resources, Program and Employee Relations Manager, HR Business Partners, and Department managers on HR related matters as required
Participates in the development of the annual recruitment budget
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field (human resource management, business, psychology, sociology, economics)
Two or more years of experience in direct recruitment
Two-year degree with four years' direct recruiting experience or six years' direct recruiting experience
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
Advanced knowledge of applicant tracking systems, productivity software, database management, and internet search
Familiarity with job boards and computer systems designed specifically for HR
Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person)
Experience in developing a recruitment strategy
Proven success in building relationships with management and building relationships between the candidate and the company
Multi-tasking skills
Compliance and regulatory knowledge relating to fair hiring
Demonstrates ability to operate automated systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, and personnel (HRIS)
Demonstrates ability to communicate with a wide variety of staff at all levels, both verbally and in writing
Strong knowledge of employment law
Valid Driver's License
An individual must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and must be able to occasionally stand for long periods of time
Preferred
Experience in other HR functions is a plus
College recruiting experience is desirable
Company
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Oglethorpe Power is among the nation’s largest power supply cooperatives and is one of the largest energy producers in Georgia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Sorrick
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Chani Ward-Cabil, PHR, CIR
Talent Acquisition Partner
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