Talent Acquisition Specialist- Albuequerque, NM

RSI is recruiting a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our corporate team in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will handle the full life cycle of talent acquisition activities to include, but not limited to, posting positions, identifying and attracting qualified candidates, collaborating with managers, coordinating interviews, assisting in onboarding, as well as attending job fairs and recruiting events.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibilities and essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Identifies and attracts potential candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, and professional networks; screens resumes and conducts initial phone or video interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
• Manages the interview process, schedules and conducts interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions.
• Collaborate with departmental and hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Manages all candidate interactions.
• Builds strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and business partners.
• Develops a candidate pipeline, assesses applications, and maintains all applicant data in the HR Applicant System.
• Tracks key talent metrics and identifies insights.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in talent acquisition.
• Networks to recruit active and passive candidates for current positions and build talent pipelines for future career opportunities; attends career fairs and outreach activities as needed.
• Ensures a strong online presence including LinkedIn, Indeed, Zip Recruiter and more.
• Assists with designing and deploying talent acquisition initiatives like hiring events, university relations, etc.
• Develops relationships with key schools and other area organizations for recruiting partnerships in addition to working with direct employers.
• Actively gains knowledge on recruiting trends, understanding how they align with business priorities.
• Files HR records/documents in accordance with the corporate record retention policy.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Reviews New Hire and Job-Related Data Change Checklist.
• Performs or assists with other duties as assigned.

Technical knowledge, certifications/licenses and software proficiencies required:

• Microsoft Office
• HRIS experience
• Experience recruiting for positions related to Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, or other federal or federal contractor roles is a plus.
• Experience in using Applicant Tracking Systems, Applicant Stack is a plus.
• Experience in using LinkedIn Recruiter.

Skills and capabilities needed:

• Able to multi-task, have demonstrated organizational, detail orientation, prioritization and time management skills.
• Enthusiastically fosters a teamwork/open-door policy with high energy
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information.
• Solid communication skills to effectively deal with various levels of management, staff, and/or outside contacts.
• Effective listening skills to ensure understanding of instructions and directions and effectively communicate progress and problems to co-workers and management.
• Compliance – Understanding of key policies or legal practices that could impact business decisions.
• Understands company handbook and policies and can apply these in execution of job duties.
• Leveraging Inclusion – Can incorporate diversity throughout the organization.
• Employee Champion – Able to increase employee morale, commitment, and contribution through listening to their needs and responding with needed processes and products.
• Communication – Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively deal with all levels of personnel.
• Problem resolution – Proven ability to analyze problems and solve them creatively.
• Able to maintain a regular work schedule in the office to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to attend job fairs and recruiting events and travel as needed.
• Required to read and follow all company policies and procedures.

Education required:

Bachelor’s degree in business management, Human Resources, or related field is strongly preferred with 3-5 years of applicable experience.