Senior Recruiter

Job Overview

Support the continuous improvement of the staffing function through development and implementation for all staffing programs in an assigned business unit/department, primarily in one geography. May be required to assist with providing staffing support to assigned management team for a geographically distributed organization or pan regional, as assigned. With some guidance, conduct recruiting activity for management teams as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Work with management in assigned service areas, business units or departments to source, select and hire qualified candidates to fill vacant positions using cost-effective techniques and in accordance with company policies, procedures and processes. Manage applicant flow to ensure availability of qualified candidates and compliance with diversity hiring goals.
• Provide guidance and direction to more junior members of the staffing team.
• Write job postings to post and advertise positions.
• Review applications and conduct interviews to obtain information regarding applicants work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.
• Create and coordinate job advertising in various media. Attend job fairs and develop and maintain contacts with colleges, universities, alumni groups, and other organizations to identify potential applicants.
• Work with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit candidates. Utilize Internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates.
• Create partnerships with area employment agencies, advertising agencies, and temporary agencies.
• With guidance, provide coaching and counseling to functional business leaders and line management to effectively support staffing goals.
• Meet with functional business leaders and executive management, as required, to discuss and establish staffing objectives and ensure they are achieved.
• Assist with training line management on recruiting, interviewing, and the selection process as required.
• Assist with managing projects related to legislation in the recruitment process within HR and across the business, HR systems, practices, procedures and compliance.
• Support a diverse workforce and comply with local and regional hiring guidelines and procedures, particularly for applicant tracking.
• Keep abreast of market trends and demands impacting the company’s ability to attract competitive candidates; coordinate with the compensation team on salary offer considerations and equity concerns.
• Ensure the provision of timely employee-related information to management teams as necessary.
• May be responsible for meeting established financial targets and assisting with business development activities depending on business line.
  
  

• Bachelors Degree Req
• 5-7 years experience within a staffing function as a recruiter or combination of recruiter and specialist experience Req Or
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience Req
• Extensive knowledge of legislation in the recruiting process
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, HRIS applications and Taleo Applicant Tracking System
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, judgment and decision making skills
• Good ability to work in a matrix environment
• Good presentation skills
• Good influencing skills
• Good coaching and counseling skills
• Good understanding and awareness of the commercial environment and market trends
• Good customer service skills
• Very high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and plan routine activities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients