Sr Talent Acquisition Partner - University Relations

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for handling all aspects of talent sourcing and recruiting for his or her assigned requisitions; and building and maintaining relationships with Hiring Managers and Human Resources, community organizations, and other recruiting sources. The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner is also responsible for developing new, creative recruiting ideas employing traditional and non-traditional sourcing strategies, and utilizing approved venues to identify and recruit appropriate candidates to fill positions at all levels.

The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner plays a critical role in ensuring the Company hires the best possible talent for all positions.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

* Serves as a Talent Acquisition partner to various levels of leadership to proactively identify organizational hiring needs, and collaborates to develop a plan for successfully sourcing qualified candidates for each position.

* Using traditional and non-traditional resources, sources and entices a qualified pool of both active and passive candidates by conducting searches through creative sourcing techniques including social media, job posting boards, cold-calling, networking, internet mining, trade journal advertising, professional networking sites, job fairs, campus recruiting, etc.

* Coordinates full-cycle recruiting for open positions, including assisting managers with the identification of viable candidates, interviewing, and selection.

* Manages candidate engagement, provides a positive candidate experience; maintains responsive communication, and acts as a candidate advocate.

* Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding both the recruiting process and candidate job fit.

* Delivers and negotiates employment offers.

* Maintains tracking system of all requisition and applicant activity.

* May assist other functional Talent Acquisition Partners as needed, such as presenting at local universities, schools, recruitment events and job fairs, as well as community group meetings to increase awareness of the Company and excitement around job opportunities.

* Establishes and continuously develops networks through industry contacts, university relations, association memberships, trade groups, and military affiliations, among other sources, to maximize recruitment resources and opportunities for the Company.

* Manages the use of outside recruiters and external search firms/vendors for identified positions with appropriate approval.

* Complies with all Company policies, procedures and guidelines, including those related to sourcing, recruiting and selection.

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience with Linked In Recruiter preferred.

* Experience with CRMs (e.g. Smashfly) preferred.

* Substantial experience supporting client groups in a Fortune 500 corporate environment.

* Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.

* High energy, passionate individual who loves people and loves recruiting.

* Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as in a team setting/collaborative environment.

* Ability to effectively prioritize multiple assignments and display strong organizational skills.

* Strong PC skills with business and communication software (Word Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

* Minimum of 3 years of recruiting, sourcing or human resource experience.

* At least 2 years of experience working with, and up to date knowledge of, sourcing and recruiting through an applicant tracking system.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

* Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

* Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

* Short- and long-term disability.

* Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

* Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

* Employee discount programs.

* Retirement plan with a generous company match.

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Benefits:

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