Talent Acquisition Specialist

Preferred candidate to reside in the state of Florida.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the TA Specialist will build relationships with department managers, introduce creative and innovative opportunities for sourcing candidates for non-exempt and exempt level positions, and educate partners on the process, procedures, and best practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Implement and execute recruitment strategies focused on skilled trades recruitment.
• Maintains job posting systems in coordination with manager including: 
  • Initial posting of job openings, post review of management
  • Review of candidates
  • Distribution of candidates, as assigned
  • Coordination of interview schedules between interviewer and interviewee.
• Recruit and source passive and active candidates through social media marketing, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, phone, and monitoring job posting pipelines.
• Build a diverse and multi-skilled talent pipeline to support growth and sustain field operations.
• Utilizing Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) to support recruitment and database maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with managers and candidates at all stages of the process, inclusive of facilitating employment offers, yielding acceptances.
• Ensure timely interviewing practices are being achieved; attend and take part in interviews as necessary and requested.
• Follow Talent Acquisition processes, set forth by the manager. Recommend or suggest improvements to processes for organizational and departmental success.
• Aid in general organization, execution, and communication of the pre-employment procedures.
• Represent organization at approved career fairs and job fairs as required.
• Keep apprised and updated on local, state, and national rules, rules and regulations surrounding talent acquisition, recruitment, and in general labor laws.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• High school Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or similar; preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• Two or more years of experience recruiting passive and active candidates in a human resources or staffing agency environment is required.  
• Two or more years of experience recruiting for skilled trades positions strongly preferred.  
• Critical evaluation skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a high-volume environment required.  
• Fire protection industry knowledge is a plus.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

• 2 years ADP or other ATS experience, preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. 
• Must be able to comply with SFPH’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Occasional travel required, up to 20%.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others.  Office settings are mild to moderate temperatures.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

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