Talent Acquisition Specialist, Early Talent

We’re hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the Midwestern division of our Paint Stores Group. This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to our Midwestern Division office at 11410 Alameda Dr, Strongsville, OH 44136. 

This role focuses on recruiting for early-career positions—including our Sales Management Trainee program and Sales Summer Internship—managing a steady requisition load throughout the year. Candidates must be open to traveling up to 50% during peak campus recruitment seasons (Fall and Spring). 

Full Cycle Recruitment

• Create and post job requisitions on time and compliantly. 
• Screen candidates to evaluate if candidates meet criteria of role. 
• Schedule interviews - coordinate with candidates and hiring managers to schedule interviews. 
• Negotiate job offers and compensation packages with candidates. 
• Support the background check and pre-hire process when needed. 

Candidate Attraction

• Identify new and creative opportunities for attracting candidates.
• Use various sourcing channels and networks to source and attract candidates.
• Adhere to established brand guidelines.
• Plan and execute events and outreach efforts.

Business Connectivity + Relationship Management

• Partner with HR, hiring managers, and other business partners to determine staffing needs. 
• Keep candidates and business partners informed - communicate necessary updates early and often. 
• Provide recruitment training, resources, and best practices to partners as needed. 

Advancing Talent Acquisition Objectives + Goals

• Own the data – use systems and tools appropriately to build trust and accuracy in Talent Acquisition reporting.
• Track staffing information and updates. 
• Understand and regularly share Talent Acquisition metrics with business partners. 
• Work with peers and colleagues to ensure process standards and best practices are leveraged in all parts of the recruitment process. 
• Identify and share process improvement ideas to ensure an efficient and positive recruitment process experience. 
• Ensure compliance with all local rules, laws, and regulations.

Required:

• 1 year of experience in recruiting. 
• Sourcing experience leveraging varying forms of recruitment technology.
• Interviewing experience - can identify required skills, experience, competencies, and other job profile preferences.
• Experience in presenting routine recruitment data in addition to identifying data trends.
• Knowledge of Recruitment marketing and branding best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of local and relevant legislation impacting recruitment and hiring practices
• Valid unrestricted driver's license
• Willingness to travel up to 50% during peak seasons

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the Sherwin-Williams organization.
• Recruiting experience across multiple countries. 
• Experience working on Talent Acquisition projects.
• Experience working with external partners and vendors. 
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or Sociology.
• Experience using Oracle Recruiting Cloud for applicant tracking. 
• Experience using Tableau for data analysis and review.