
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Pj FitzpatrickParsippany, NJ
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Job Description
Job description
Job Summary: A position responsible for full life cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, referring applicants for positions and ensuring all new hires experiences a smooth and thorough onboarding into their new role.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Manage positions by partnering with managers to understand their staffing needs.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of all specialized functions in the company.
- Develop and maintain vendor relations for posting job ads, negotiate posting contracts and pricing.
- Develop and post job ads utilizing all available advertising sources.
- Source and screen resumes for potential candidates using a variety of tools including, job boards, trade groups, professional organizations, newspapers, networking and employee referrals.
- Identify and develop relationship with trade schools as well as state and county employment agencies.
- Maintain Applicant Tracking System (Workable).
- Write candidate assessment after completing phone screen, provide feedback to hiring managers.
- Conduct background checks and coordinate drug-screens for all new hires.
- Conduct the onboarding process for new hires.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers.
- Conduct reference checks when necessary.
- Conduct all related pre-employment screenings.
- Negotiate job offers to candidates.
- Coordinate and communicate employment start dates and orientation.
- Write and forward rejection letters.
- Communicate with managers and employees regularly to establish a rapport, gauge morale and source new candidate leads.
- Fully participate in the thorough on-boarding of new hires to ensure successful acclimation to position and company.
- Propose and implement ongoing improvements to recruitment process.
- Attend job fairs and college fairs, as necessary.
- Partner with area employment agencies for temporary and contract placement.
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Requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field, OR equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years related recruiting experience, preferably recruiting for a variety of positions and at all levels from entry to senior level.
- Recruiting in the Home Improvement Industry is preferred.
- Experience Recruiting for Apprentice roles and Labor roles.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, preferably Workable.
- Experience using Texting Recruiting tools, such as Text Recruit, TextUs, ICIMS, etc.
- Possess a wide range of recruiting experience and knowledge on recruiting practices and market trends.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be a master of multi-tasking.
- Excellent interpersonal as well as strong administrative skills.
- PC proficiency in MS office including word, excel and MS outlook.
- Detail oriented with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to interact with diverse workforce
Benefits
At P.J. Fitzpatrick, we believe in offering our employees competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Our list of benefits includes:
- Paid time off, and the day off on your birthday!
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Performance Incentives
- Career advancement opportunities