Talent Acquisition Specialist

 JOB SUMMARY:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist, under the direction and guidance of the Human Resources Manager (HRM), is responsible for providing for sourcing, interviewing, running background checks, placing, and monitoring candidates for open positions throughout La Montañita Food Cooperative (LMFC). This involves managing high-volume hiring across multiple store locations, ensuring timely staffing and strong candidate pipelines. It is essential for the Talent Acquisition Specialist to maintain confidential team member and LMFC information within the Human Resources Department and accurately track, enter and store data within the Human Resources Information System and files to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and laws. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will have strong expertise in recruiting, training, onboarding, and administrative items as related to the employee life cycle.

SOME ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for recruiting and for team member onboarding and organizing onboarding initiatives (presentation).
• Prepare and post jobs to appropriate job boards, etc.
• Partner with hiring managers across all store locations to fill vacancies.
• Source and attract candidates by using databases, job boards, social media etc.
• Screen candidate’s resumes and job applications.
• Conduct interviews of potential candidates using various reliable personnel selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule.
• Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Schedule candidate interviews with the hiring managers and prep candidates for interviews.
• Coordinate the hiring process and assist hiring managers with candidate selection and offer preparation.
• Onboard new employees in order to become fully integrated.
• Process and file new hire paperwork.
• Update and maintain Applicant Tracking System.
• Attend job fairs and other events to seek out potential candidates.
• Identify recruiting challenges and propose solutions.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews practices to maintain compliance pertinent to the day-to-day management and onboarding of team members. Collaborates and seeks out guidance from HRM.
• Routinely handles confidential matters and information. Works in a confidential manner and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
• Continuously seeks to improve and execute Human Resources processes including recruitment and selection, onboarding, employee retention, and employee relations.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent computer skills to include, Word, Power Point, Excel, HRMS and Payroll Software with an aptitude to learning new programs.
• Must possess valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable personal vehicle and the ability to drive for work as needed. 
• Demonstrates decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills and able to communicate with individuals of diverse background and experiences.
• Ability to adhere and follow safety, regulatory, and wellness guidelines. Safety Conscious and adhering to required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks (delegate them when appropriate) and multi-task with attention to detail.
• Ability to act with integrity, ethically, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Dependable, reliable, self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Professional appearance and manner.