Sr Associate, HR Spec. (Talent Acquisition)

SUMMARY:

The Sr. Associate, Human Resources Specialist- Talent Acquisition & Engagement facilitates and leads or participates in processes within the department as it relates to recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement initiatives, event planning, and other HR related duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Create job descriptions, compensation analysis, vacancy requests, and post open positions
• Perform full recruiting cycle from sourcing to offer of employment; attend job fair 
• Manage recruitment platforms and agency partnerships to ensure cost-effective hiring
• Complete pre-employment background screenings and escalate questionable results
• Collaborate w/Licensing & Contracting for timely issue of employee ID numbers
• Lead all onboarding efforts for Home Office and Field Offices, including Buddy Program

HR Operations & Systems

• Conduct hiring, employment changes, and terminations within ADP Workforce Now and JIRA
• Retrieve and process non-benefit and training-related HR invoices; manage HR office supplies

Employee Engagement & Programs

• Plan and lead employee engagement initiatives, including strategies to improve remote collaboration and satisfaction
• Manage employee referral program, recognition platform, and field service awards
• Lead Stay Interview process and circulate Exit Interviews
• Organize and execute company volunteer and charitable giving events 

HR Communications & Reporting

• Conduct research, manage HR projects, and create internal communications as needed
• Manage headcount, performance management and other HR reporting and follow-up 
• Create and analyze employee and management surveys

Policy & Employee Support

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:  

• BA/BS in Human Resources, Business or related discipline or relevant work experience
• 4+ years’ related HR experience strongly preferred 
• ADP WorkforceNow experience and MS Office proficiency is required
• Previous experience working with ATS systems strongly preferred
• HR Certification through HRCI or SHRM preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong understanding of current federal, state and local employment laws
• Strong project management experience, requiring the management of competing priorities to multiple stakeholders
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion a must

COMPETENCIES:

Drive - Displays motivation, is proactive and resourceful in daily work. Persists to complete responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties, is optimistic and tenacious throughout.

Collaboration - Able to actively listen to others and build relationships and trust, effectively handle conflict and interact with tact and respect. Articulates ideas and concerns so others are able to understand and is sensitive to others and is able to adapt to different types of individuals. Able to cooperate and collaborate with colleagues to achieve shared goals and encourages others and seeks out opportunities to collaborate across the business.

Adaptable - Willingly adapts to constantly changing circumstances while maintaining perspective. Engaging in continuous learning, adjusting the application of knowledge, skills and abilities while addressing new challenges. Accepts constructive feedback.

Responsible - Follows through on commitments; clearly defines mutual expectations of selves & others. Responds to demands of job by accepting responsibility for assignments, shows initiative and takes timely and appropriate actions to meet needs.

Execution - Thinks critically and has the best interests of the company, colleagues, and customers in mind when approaching situations. Anticipates obstacles and assesses situation to determine best possible solution. Demonstrates an ability to get essential information and exercises sound judgments about alternatives. Knows both technical and practical aspects of the job and continually updates skills and knowledge.