Vermont Mutual Insurance
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Vermont Mutual Insurance, Montpelier, Vermont, us, 05604
This role will be responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing and hiring candidates for a variety of positions within the company. The talent acquisition specialist will be responsible for managing the recruitment process, and collaborating with leaders to identify staffing needs.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Observe the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, judgement and security of all employee and company informationConduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, skills and cultural fitSchedule interviews for hiring leaders and sit in on interviews when neededMaintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS)Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, job requirements, and candidate preferencesUtilize various sourcing methods, including online job boards, social media platforms, networking events, and referrals to identify candidatesCraft engaging job postings that attract qualified candidates across multiple platformsProactively seek out recruitment opportunities at local high schools, colleges and UniversitiesDevelop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract and hire individuals at all skill levels.Coordinate and attend career fairs, job fairs, and other recruitment/networking events to promote our company and attract prospective talent (occasionally outside of regular business hours)Provide interview coaching and mentorship to leadersNegotiate and extend job offers to selected candidatesSupport the onboarding process for new hiresStay updated on industry trends, best practices, and innovative recruitment techniquesDevelop, maintain and update a prospective candidate pipeline to assist with future recruitment needsConduct intake meetings for all new job postings with leadersCollaborate with department leaders on a quarterly basis to identify any succession planning opportunities that may result in future job postingsCustomer service/administrative responsibilities such as responding to employee questions, answering phone calls and e-mailsRecommend new approaches, procedures, policies to effect continual improvements in automation and efficiency of the department and services performedPerforms other duties or special projects as required or as assignedSUPERVISION RECEIVED
Minimal to general supervision is received from the Vice President of Human Resources and Director of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business or other appropriate discipline; plus 2-4 years of recruitment experienceExperience using ATS / other relevant recruitment software and tools - prior experience with ADP recruitment preferred;Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion; able to use sound judgment to effectively handle sensitive situations/documentation;Strong organizational and time management skills; Manage & prioritize competing demands, deadlines & unexpected events and meet deadlines;Effectively work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint;Familiarity with employment law and hiring regulations;Strong math & writing skills; able to maintain and create basic to complex spread sheets in Excel.Self-starter; able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as a strong team-player;Thorough, accurate, strong attention to detail;Superb interpersonal/customer service skills, work/interact courteously and objectively with a wide variety of company personnel/personalities, as well as outside vendors/contacts;Positively and effectively adapt to change;Analyze various types of data; recommend and implement solutions;Strong negotiation and persuasion skills; Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences;PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Predominantly sedentary light office position in a professional setting with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work and phone useOccasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
Occasional travel
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Observe the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, judgement and security of all employee and company informationConduct thorough screenings and interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, skills and cultural fitSchedule interviews for hiring leaders and sit in on interviews when neededMaintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS)Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, job requirements, and candidate preferencesUtilize various sourcing methods, including online job boards, social media platforms, networking events, and referrals to identify candidatesCraft engaging job postings that attract qualified candidates across multiple platformsProactively seek out recruitment opportunities at local high schools, colleges and UniversitiesDevelop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract and hire individuals at all skill levels.Coordinate and attend career fairs, job fairs, and other recruitment/networking events to promote our company and attract prospective talent (occasionally outside of regular business hours)Provide interview coaching and mentorship to leadersNegotiate and extend job offers to selected candidatesSupport the onboarding process for new hiresStay updated on industry trends, best practices, and innovative recruitment techniquesDevelop, maintain and update a prospective candidate pipeline to assist with future recruitment needsConduct intake meetings for all new job postings with leadersCollaborate with department leaders on a quarterly basis to identify any succession planning opportunities that may result in future job postingsCustomer service/administrative responsibilities such as responding to employee questions, answering phone calls and e-mailsRecommend new approaches, procedures, policies to effect continual improvements in automation and efficiency of the department and services performedPerforms other duties or special projects as required or as assignedSUPERVISION RECEIVED
Minimal to general supervision is received from the Vice President of Human Resources and Director of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business or other appropriate discipline; plus 2-4 years of recruitment experienceExperience using ATS / other relevant recruitment software and tools - prior experience with ADP recruitment preferred;Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion; able to use sound judgment to effectively handle sensitive situations/documentation;Strong organizational and time management skills; Manage & prioritize competing demands, deadlines & unexpected events and meet deadlines;Effectively work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint;Familiarity with employment law and hiring regulations;Strong math & writing skills; able to maintain and create basic to complex spread sheets in Excel.Self-starter; able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as a strong team-player;Thorough, accurate, strong attention to detail;Superb interpersonal/customer service skills, work/interact courteously and objectively with a wide variety of company personnel/personalities, as well as outside vendors/contacts;Positively and effectively adapt to change;Analyze various types of data; recommend and implement solutions;Strong negotiation and persuasion skills; Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences;PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Predominantly sedentary light office position in a professional setting with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work and phone useOccasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
Occasional travel