Talent Acquisition Specialist

This role will lead the entire recruitment process, from crafting compelling job descriptions and screening top candidates to coordinating seamless onboarding with the HR team. You'll strategize with team members and hiring managers to execute efficient hiring plans, attend career fairs to expand our reach and attract nationwide talent, and drive innovation by implementing recruitment-focused improvements. If you re organized, proactive, and ready to make a real impact at a growing organization, this is the role for you! Owns the Recruitment Process: - Partners with hiring managers to create job descriptions, set salary ranges, and ensure compliance. Screens and selects top candidates, coordinates interviews and leads communication efforts by providing timely updates for a positive internal and external experience. Collaborates with the Learning & Development team and the HR Representative for a smooth onboarding and training experience. Engages in career fairs and networking events to expand reach. Enhances Recruitment Efficiency: - Proposes and implements recruitment- focused policies and programs to streamline hiring practices and enhance the candidate experience while driving efficiencies. - Utilizes data/metrics to assess and optimize processes. - Actively seeks feedback from hiring managers and candidates to identify areas for improvement, driving improvements that support a more effective and engaging recruitment process. Collaborates on Workforce Planning: - Partners with the HR Manager, Talent Acquisition team, HR Business Partner and Hiring Managers to strategize and execute effective hiring plans. Supports and Responds: - Manages files, answers inquiries, and provides quick resolutions or escalations to keep things running smoothly. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Development, or a related field, and/or 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience with a focus on specialist roles demanding specific backgrounds, technical expertise, and experience. - Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel and able to learn new technology and programs including applicant tracking, onboarding or other human resources information systems. - Understanding of employment related, state and federal laws, regulations and forms, including AAP, EEO and other recruitment related best practices. - Familiarity with HR Processes and HRIS systems. - Previous experience in union and non-union construction industry preferred, but not required. - Must be able to meet recruitment schedule needs, including occasional travel and evening hours for career fairs and interviews. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES - Trustworthy, reliable, professional and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality - Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills - Willingness to adapt to changes, remain flexible and take on additional duties - Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills - Outstanding customer service skills, approachable and a team player - Must possess initiative, own-it, solve-it, do-it attitude and ability to learn quickly - Tactful and able to exercise independent judgment and discretion - Outstanding planning, prioritization, multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills, including successful follow up and ability to meet deadlines - Ability to educate, teach and train others by having strong positive relationship building skills