The purpose of the Talent Acquisition Specialist role is to drive high-volume sourcing, interviewing and placements of candidates. This Talent Acquisition Specialist provides leadership with directing, developing, and executing complex Recruitment delivery functions. The ideal candidate will be organized, a specialist at administrative support and a team player who can efficiently work with all levels of employees.
This Job is based at our company offices located in Grapevine Texas; applicants must reside at the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.
Salary & benefits will be commensurate with experience
Primary Accountabilities and Duties:
Ensure compliance to recruitment policies, processes and procedures
Manage own performance against set targets
Partner with station management and hiring managers to fill open positions
Develop advertisements and post vacancies
Monitor and evaluate job posting responses and conversion rates
Source candidates and develop local networks to ensure constant flow of qualified candidates using a variety of sources, including direct sourcing utilizing social media and network contacts, internet postings, database searches, community outreach initiatives to include schools, workforce centres and referrals to create diverse candidate pools
Pre-screen candidates, set up interview schedules, conduct interviews, co-ordinate verification checks, send job offers, new hire paperwork and track candidates in the applicant tracking system
Measure recruitment metrics and strategize in order to decrease attrition by a minimum of 10% from previous year
Responsible for generating daily, weekly and monthly recruitment statistics
Perform recruiting tasks with a sense of urgency and aggressiveness necessary to achieve or exceed desired staffing levels on a regular and consistent basis
Establish trust and confidence by maintaining a high level of credibility, integrity, and skilled communications with managers, HR, and candidates.
Communicate effectively with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
Successfully negotiate and obtain a high rate of candidate offer acceptance, whilst ensuring that candidates meet the specified requirements
Schedule new hire orientation with candidate and key staff members
Safety and security is the responsibility of each employee
All other assigned duties
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
Candidate must possess 3-5 years recruitment experience with the ability to handle a high volume of open positions effectively
Bachelors’ Degree Preferred
High level of energy, self-motivated, goal oriented and a self-starter
Experience in ground handling, cargo or any aviation related field strongly preferred
Must be able to obtain and maintain all required security clearances
Experience in working on an Applicant Tracking System (UltiPro, ICIMS, Workday)
Demonstrate a high sense of urgency, self-management, ability to establish priorities, and work in both independent/team environments
High-level of accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to process high volumes of information and documentation with accuracy
Ability to utilize creative sourcing techniques to include network organizations, social media, cold calling, referrals, etc.
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work and cooperate with others to complete various tasks with established deadlines.
Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite to include: Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to occasionally travel to attend various recruiting-related events
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
