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TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

New York (Remote)

Job Number : TAS202305

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SUMMARY

JOB TITLE : Talent Acquisition Specialist

JOB FUNCTION : Recruitment

JOB LEVEL : Mid - Senior Level

REPORTS TO :

START DATE : Immediately Hired

INDUSTRY :

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-time

WORKING HOURS : Standard business hours

LOCATION : New York (Remote)

DATE LISTED : August 31, 2023

CORPORATE PROFILE

Our client, a New York City based international relief and development agency facilitating healthier, more fulfilling lives in communities struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster, and disease, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Human Resource Team.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will research, forecast, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization. This is an exempt remote position.

ROLE DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the talent acquisition strategy and process.
Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
Develop targeted recruitment campaigns using various channels such as social media, internal job postings, and internal and external job boards.
Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
Screens applications and selects qualified candidates.
Schedules interviews and oversees the preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience. At least five years of managing all talent acquisition strategies or recruitment phases. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

RELATED SKILLS

Experience developing and implementing full-cycle recruiting strategies
Working knowledge of social media recruiting tools and techniques
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
Proactive and independent with the ability to take the initiative.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
Proficient with applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Commitment to the organization’s values, cultural diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the workplace.
Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the organization

Strong interest in international development, grassroots empowerment, and gender equality

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

EEO STATEMENT
Our client is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer (EEO). All employment practices will be administered without regard to an individual’s actual or perceived protected characteristic(s) - race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The Client offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation at any time.