Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mount Prospect, IL

The Sr. Recruiter is responsible for helping Mizkan reach its strategic goals by attracting and recommending for hire top-performing employees from Director level to support staff. Reporting to the Associate Director of HR, this person is responsible for full lifecycle recruiting: screening, recruiting, interviewing and recommending placement of staff by using creative sourcing methods (internal and external.) It also includes offer development working within the organization's authority matrix. This position is mainly responsible for recruiting for professional level openings at the Corporate headquarters but may also get involved in assisting the field HR teams with their hard-to-fill positions. Opportunity exists to expand this role for the right candidate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and recommends Talent Acquisition strategies to ensure successful searches within budget
Partners with hiring manager to determine position requirements
Screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings
Uses traditional and nontraditional resources to identify and attract quality candidates to include LinkedIn
Manages internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, transfer offer letters, etc.
Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process
Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external clients and vendors to ensure achievement of staffing goals
Develops and reports against Recruiting Key Performance Indicators
Creates staffing requisitions and candidate offers for approval utilizing the Applicant Tracking System
Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits, compensation)
Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance
Facilitates training / coaching to individuals and groups related to interviewing
May creates interview guides for each position
Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
Partners with and may assist field HR team with sourcing strategies and recruiting hard to fill positions
Maintains memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organization related to industry
May assist with other HR-related projects

Supervisory Responsibility

This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in business or equivalent work experience required
5-7 years of experience recruiting for professional level positions
CPG experience especially in the food industry a plus
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization
ADP Vantage or similar HRIS/ATS experience required
Strong experience utilizing LinkedIn to access passive candidates
Proficient with Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP, PowerPoint and Word
Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail
Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines
Demonstrates solid follow-through skills
Self-starter
Reliable
Exhibits a professional business-like appearance and demeanor
Strong learning agility
Comfortable working within a defined process while also possessing a continuous improvement mindset and offering suggestions for process improvement
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credentials a plus