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Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Assurant
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Description
The Information Technology Talent Acquisition Consultant will be a decision-influencer by informing staffing decisions with acute knowledge of the function, organization and deep expertise of external markets. The Talent Acquisition Consultant will apply specific business and labor market knowledge to help the organization and candidates reach optimal hiring decision.
To be successful in this role, the candidate must possess the following competencies: knowledge of the candidate recruitment and assessment/selection process, strategic sourcing, building credibility and trust, critical interviewing, data tracking, analysis, and interpretation, attracting talent, exercising influence, business acumen, and collaborating with others. The Talent Acquisition Consultant will bring the voice of the talent strategy to hiring decisions. He/she will challenge, not just satisfy, hiring managers. The Talent Acquisition Consultant will leverage their expertise to influence hiring decisions and convey the business logic of recruiting recommendations. They will build pipelines using strategic sourcing and their ability to assess candidate quality, skills, and culture fit. The Talent Acquisition Consultant will then influence the employment decisions of such candidates and ensure new hires have skills to meet future business needs.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
• Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques and leveraging of external and internal sources of talent.
• Work cooperatively with all members of the Talent Acquisition team to develop and implement plans and activities.
• Partner with hiring teams and be able to build effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches with an ability to manage customer/partner expectations through a deep understanding of return on investment.
• Build and maintain a network of potential passive and active candidates through pro-active market research and on-going relationship management; conducts in-depth interviews of potential candidates.
• Maintain accurate and well-ordered documentation on all candidates, searches, hiring managers’ interactions, and other recruiting activities and accurate utilization of ATS according to standards.
• Articulate in writing a plan with deliverables, timelines and a formal tracking process.
• Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to the long-range growth of the company, implementing any new processes, fine tuning standard processes, and staying informed of trends and innovation recruiting techniques.
• Interpret and apply Human Resources/Talent Acquisition-related policies, procedures and processes.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Assurant leaders, vendors, community organizations, and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results and credibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• 4+ years of progressive corporate and/or search firm recruiting experience
• 4+ years of Information Technology recruitment
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree
• 7+ years of IT recruiting experience
• AIRS or other relevant staffing certifications are a plus, e.g., CIR, ACIR, CDR, CSMR, CSSR, ECRE or PRC.
Other Requirements:
• Must have proficiency in full recruiting cycle components, including sourcing, qualifying, networking, assessing, agency and offer negotiation, closing, administrative components, job analysis, wage and salary trends, and understanding of relevant labor markets, relationship management, and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. (Competency: Candidate Recruitment)
• Must have experience in developing competency-based interview guides and defining skills and abilities required for a position, regardless of level. Conducts critical interviews to ensure a high quality pool of candidates. Partners with hiring manager to develop interview strategies that result in securing critical, niche, or unique talent. Should also be comfortable with creating a diverse workforce through strategic recruitment activities. (Competency: Assessment/Selection and Critical Interviewing)
• Must have expertise in building and utilizing a variety of sourcing plans and tools, including proactive phone and internet research for an entire job family/function or business unit. Should have experience in engaging the hiring manager and team in sourcing activities. (Competency: Strategic Sourcing)
• Proficient in utilizing an ATS for sourcing, tracking and managing candidates. (Taleo preferred) (Competency: Strategic Sourcing)
• Strong proficiency in consulting with hiring managers, leveraging recruiting experience to influence hiring decisions. Provides recommendations and coaching to hiring managers on scope, steps and timelines. Works effectively to build relationships and ensure that customers are satisfied. (Competency: Stakeholder Influence/Collaborate with Others)
• Proficient in managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects and client relationships. Drives a sense of urgency throughout the recruitment process. Looks for opportunities to remove obstacles and implements complex and unique recruiting approaches. (Competency: Initiative and Persistence)
• Excellent project management, organizational and communication and negotiation skills are required. Must be able to collect and analyze recruitment data, and make recommendations about improvements in the recruiting process to managers. Must have strong presentation skills. (Competencies: Data Tracking Analysis, and Interpretation and Strong Communication Skills)
• Secures top-tier talent for the client. Ability to execute recruiting strategy, including employer promotion in the marketplace, candidate management, diversity sourcing, and interview process management. (Competency: Attracting Talent)
• Must be able to manage competing demands while being extremely adaptable and flexible. Develops an understanding of project scope and ensures that deadlines are met. Leverages systems, technology, and other methods to stay organized during recruitment activities. Drive efficiencies around costs. (Competency: Organization and Time Management)
• Self-sufficient and able to work with little direct supervision.
• Strong initiative and the ability to quickly learn systems, processes, and procedures.