Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Reports to: Human Resources Business Partner
Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours
Job Summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the overall Human Resources goals by researching, developing, and implementing effective strategies to attract and retain a diverse pool of qualified talent for the organization. This position is responsible for full-cycle talent acquisition activities for all levels of positions across the organization, in locations across the United States and in Canada and may be designated to oversee specific facilities, locations, and/or position types.
Essential Duties
- Manage full-cycle talent acquisition process from requisition management to new hire orientation for all levels of positions within the organization.
- Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, state, and local employment laws and regulations and company policies.
- Identify and attract qualified candidates by placing targeted job advertisements, contacting community sourcing partners, and attending applicable recruiting events.
- Build candidate sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges & universities, industry professionals & associations, trade groups, social media groups, etc.
- Build and promote Volm Companies’ brand by conducting and attending events such as career fairs, outreach meetings, company tours, etc.
- Ensure a positive journey for applicants, acting as a brand ambassador through all phases of the recruiting cycle.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and elicit regular feedback to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and activities.
- Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to define success profiles and interview criteria for open positions.
- Identify and offer recommendations on efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on role, industry standard, and organizational needs.
- Provide training to hiring managers and interview teams on legal, effective, and timely hiring practices and assist hiring managers with identifying competency-based interview questions and scoring rubrics.
- Conduct prescreening activities and interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, experience, skills, and aptitudes.
- Keep candidates and interview teams informed about the recruitment process by sharing and confirming details such as interview dates, times, locations, and next steps in the process and ensuring information is updated daily in applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Coordinate and conduct new hire orientations.
- Identify, track, analyze, report, and act on recruiting and hiring process metrics that are transparent and measurable and utilize those metrics to establish continuous improvement goals and provide positive applicant experience.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to identify and apply effective recruiting methods and sourcing strategies based on role requirements, labor market conditions, and organizational needs.
- Ability to analyze recruiting data and metrics to evaluate effectiveness, identify trends, and inform improvements.
- Ability to effectively work with applicant tracking systems, spreadsheets, word processing documents, and other applicable computer systems and data management software.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without direct supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
- Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor in all interactions.
- Flexibility to be open to new ideas and pivot when necessary.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and effectively partner with peers, vendors, customers, community, etc.
- Ability to work effectively with people across different teams, departments, and physical locations.
- Ability to fully concentrate, understand, respond, and remember what is being said.
- Ability to compose clear, concise, grammatically correct, and professional emails, reports, and other written documents.
- Ability to clearly express and articulate key topics and information to stakeholders.
Education and Experience
- Knowledge of human resources and talent acquisition competencies normally acquired by the completion of a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business management, or related field; and/or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum one year of experience in human resources and/or talent acquisition.
- Working knowledge of employment laws, recruiting best practices, and common sourcing and advertising strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit across a wide range of roles, including technical, production, professional, management, and executive positions preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time.
- Proficiency in using hands, fingers, and arms for tasks such as typing and writing.
- Sufficient visual acuity to read documents and recognize details at close and distant ranges.
- Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.
- Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and wear protective gear, including helmets, goggles, gloves, and safety shoes, as required by the job.
Company Culture & Values
- A Commitment to Our Purpose (COMMITTED PEOPLE) – Our mission is to serve and build up our customers, suppliers, communities, and each other, guided by the principles of our Lord Jesus Christ. The commitment to serving and building up is easily seen in those employees that exemplify this value.
- Without Our Customers We Are Nothing (CUSTOMER FIRST) – We realize that we are blessed to serve our customers and without them, our company does not exist. They rely on us for their success and that is a responsibility we cannot take lightly. Our focus must be on serving them with as seamless communication and access to products as possible.
- Kind, Humble and Positive (HUMBLE) – These positive traits do not mean being a doormat to others. But when a person is kind, humble and positive it comes through in their genuine caring for those around them.
- A Desire For “Expert” (EXPERTS) – Our people want to be seen as the experts in their specific roles. From how we convert a bag efficiently and with highest quality, to knowledge of the product portfolio, to desiring to know more about tax or human resource policy – the desire for “expert” drives us in each of our roles.
- Intentional Growth – Developing of Self and Others (PERSONAL GROWTH)– Times, tools, and customer expectations change. Our team members are interested in developing themselves and those around them. We know that a stronger team is one that makes our customers and our fellow employees happier.
- Strong Work Ethic (HARD WORKERS) – The commitment to serve those around us is honorable and we respond to this by putting our strongest effort into that purpose.
- High Expectations of Self and Others (HIGH EXPECTATIONS) – We expect ourselves, and those around us, to put in our best effort. When others struggle, we help them align towards perfection. When we struggle, we are open and humble to hear it and course-correct accordingly.
- If It Isn’t Safe, We Don’t Do It (SAFETY) – All people deserve to return home to their loved ones safely and work in an environment where they can best execute their tasks safely. When choosing between safety and profit, safety and efficiency, safety and feelings, safety, and “x” – we choose safety.
Travel Requirements
This position requires occasional overnight travel and occasional travel within the workday.
Driver Qualification
The ability to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle on behalf of the company is preferred. Inclusion in the company’s driver qualification program is required to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle.
Becoming a qualified driver includes:
- Agree to the company driving policies that apply to company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle as applicable.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver license and be a minimum of 21 years of age.
- Maintain an acceptable driving record, as evidenced by completion of a baseline motor vehicle record check and ongoing monitoring.
- When driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company, must provide a copy of the declaration page from personal auto insurance that shows the policy dates and minimum coverage amounts ($300,000 bodily injury per accident/$100,000 property damage per accident or if driving less than 5 hours/200 miles a year $50,000 bodily injury per accident/$10,000 property damage per accident or the state minimum, whichever is more). This requirement is initially and then annually thereafter.
This job description is intended as a general outline of the primary responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be required. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove any responsibilities, duties, or activities as deemed necessary with or without notice.
Volm Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, please inform us and we will work with you to address your needs.
Benefits
As a family-owned and operated company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. We offer a strong foundation of benefits, including access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, an HSA employer contribution, and a 401k with profit sharing to secure your future. To support your overall well-being and family life, we offer additional benefits beyond the core package, such as paid vacation, wellness stipends, childcare reimbursement assistance, and much more. We are committed to continuously enhancing our benefits to meet the evolving needs of our team.