Talent Specialist

SUMMARY:  Responsible for sourcing, attracting, interviewing, and hiring of candidates through the selection process. Coordinates technical recruiting and temporary selection processes. Collaborates with Talent Manager for overall recruitment strategy for current and future requisitions. Success measures include retention and time to fill metrics as determined by Talent Based Organization strategies.

WAGE TYPE:  Salaried Exempt

FLSA Exemption: Administrative

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Completes all internal/external postings and transfer requests for technical positions (includes the tracking of applications, applicant status, selection decisions, and communications of status).
• Initial screening, interviewing, and placement of candidates for technical positions.
• Ensure the timely completion of reference/background checks, appropriate physical(s), and drug screens.
• Continuous improvement of the technical selection process to optimize the assessment of fit, talent, and skill.  Includes the development, use and improvement of all necessary tools and team-based interviewing program.
• Coordinates selection decisions with selection managers/teams through team-based interviewing.
• Works closely with the on-boarding team to ensure new selections are on-boarded correctly.

• Creates, maintains, improves, and communicates all applicable employment reporting including – turnover tracking, internal fill rate, technical time to fill, and applicant flow.
• Work alongside the Talent Manager, Learning and Development, and internal customers to identify internal candidates for future growth opportunities.
• Primary lead for all inquiries related to organizations’ Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Lead and coordinate the company’s flexible work programs within the organization.
  • Internships (both internally and externally)
  • Temporary Workforce
• Primary lead and contact for recruiting activities at High Schools, Colleges/Universities, and local events.
• Lead internal scholarship programs, such as our current program for Maintenance Technicians. 
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to:  Talent Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience:

Expected:  Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in fields such as recruitment, employee engagement, talent, selection, sales, or project management.              

Preferred: Human resources or Business degree, PHR or SPHR certification, “Employer of Choice” techniques/experience, and 5 years’ experience with a variety of selection assessments.

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Exceptional written and spoken communication skills.
• Demonstrated large group presentation and facilitation skills.
• Very strong interpersonal communication skills.
   

Other Skills:

• Customer centric attitude with a positive/optimistic attitude.
• Relationships based approach to managing work.
• Intuitive thinking with the ability to process large amounts of information quickly.
• High attention to detail and exactness.
• Driven to achieve results and win.
• Understanding and champion for a Talent Based Organization