Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Chattanooga, TN

SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for supporting the recruitment process by crafting job descriptions for approval (when assigned) and preparing job offer letters. They maintain candidate databases, coordinate interviews, and assist with onboarding. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and organizational skills are essential. Perform routine auditing of the Applicant Tracking System.

Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Talent Acquisition.

• Possesses skills in interviewing techniques, a good knowledge of all clerical and specialized functions in the company, a basic understanding of the company's organizational structure, as well as an extensive knowledge of personnel policy and procedure, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices;
• Confers with the Director of Talent to identify personnel needs, workforce planning strategies, and search assignments.
• Reviews resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
• Interviews all candidates presented for detailed interviewing by hiring managers, and includes the use of face‑to‑face behavioral‑based interviewing methodologies.
• Researches and recommends new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Administers the online career center and utilizes various internet and electronic tools to attract talent.
• Serves as an administrator of the Applicant Tracking System and all related software.
• Assists the Director of Talent Acquisition with projects relating to company initiatives and talent acquisition, and recruiting success.
• Assists Branches remotely as needed when recruiters are out of the office.
• Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, and employees to help identify and source qualified talent.
• Develops an effective pipeline of key talent potentially available for immediate hire as succession planning needs dictate.
• Maintains accurate and well‑ordered documentation on all candidates, searches, hiring managers' interactions, and other recruiting activities to ensure a safe and thorough audit if required.
• Can inform applicants of benefits programs such as life, health, dental, and disability insurances, vacation, sick leave, leaves of absence, and employee assistance.
• Builds a professional relationship with customers, employees, and staff.
• Places employment ads utilizing various media; includes researching and negotiating advertising contracts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The Talent Acquisition Coordinator is subject to supervision from the Director of Talent Acquisition.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem‑solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities;
  Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
  Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;
  Edits work for spelling and grammar;
  Varies writing style to meet needs;
  Presents numerical data effectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
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