Talent Acquisition Specialist

Due to continued business growth, we are looking to expand our Talent Acquisition Department! You will recruit various field positions to help support our ever-growing teams. You will be responsible for building a strong talent pipeline that increases our bench strength. As a brand ambassador, you will act to maximize employee engagement and development in areas of talent acquisition. You enjoy being creative and utilizing a wide variety of sourcing methods beyond postings.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform and manage full-cycle recruitment activities which includes intake meetings, creating / writing job postings, conducting candidate interviews, advising hiring managers, understanding recruiting needs & job requirements, and self-performing candidate sourcing / headhunting
• Conduct in-depth phone interviews and drive submission / review process with internal stakeholders
• Develop and continuously improve the overall recruitment process, both internally and externally.
• Source and manage candidate pools by identifying and approaching active and passive candidates through appropriate channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through continuous sourcing and attending relevant industry conferences, professional group meetings, and other events to target top talent.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to include professional networking, direct sourcing, employee referral program, and social media to focus on a diverse pool of talent.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with candidates and hiring managers to achieve recruitment goals.
• Partner with department leaders to gain an understanding of the business drivers, objectives and regional challenges affecting talent acquisition.
• Generate key hiring metrics and provide regular (weekly & monthly) progress updates on search findings to senior management.
• Facilitate follow-up meetings with candidates and hiring managers.
• Participate in the development of the job evaluation process and work with managers to create job descriptions and postings.
• Uphold confidentiality in the execution of the role.
• Partner with the HR team to build and enhance our employer brand through the management of our Talent Community, Employee Value Proposition, and content creation.
• Participates in HR related projects and/or performs other tasks as required
• In collaboration with the HR team, support employee communication and messaging to ensure that employees are familiar with the organization’s mission, goals, policies, and expectations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or a related field
• 3 - 5 years of experience within Talent Acquisition (agency or inhouse)
• Technical recruitment from the construction & building technology industry, with an emphasis being placed on; Technicians (Senior, Lead & Service), Engineers, Estimators, Project Coordinators and Project Managers
• Extensive understanding of HR databases, applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems as demonstrated by 3 + years of experience
• Strong experience working with sourcing platforms; LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume Database, Juicebox and ZoomInfo
• Advanced sourcing & headhunting techniques for uncovering candidates (through unconventional methods)
• Detailed-oriented, accurate, thorough and takes extreme pride in work.
• Strong organizational & time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to deliver effective presentations to staff members

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of technical recruitment experience in Building Automation, Fire Life Safety and Integrated Security systems
• 5 years of advanced sourcing & headhunting techniques within construction & building technology industry
• Foundational knowledge of employment laws and regulations across North America (including Canada & USA)
• Knowledge of industry trends, salary benchmarks and competitive landscapes within the building technologies, or construction field.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

Demonstrated Professional Competencies;

• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume atmosphere
• Ability to multi-task and apply a sense of urgency.
• Ability to write and present Employment Offers & Employee Benefits
• Ability to problem solve and carry out responsibilities under minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation, including the ability to multi-task while under deadlines or time constraints
• Excellent interpersonal skills including customer service skills.
• Proven track record of building and developing effective teams.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and deal effectively, tactfully and with complete confidentiality with employees, outside partners, and stakeholders of the company.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS;
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly), in English, in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers;
• Manual dexterity required for all day computer work, occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to focus, at a computer, for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS;
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 (DOE)
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance