Human Resources Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Talent Acquisition / HR Specialist provides recruiting support for the organization. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of full cycle recruiting experience, as well as baseline HR experience. This individual will be required to build relationships with local universities and other entities for the express purpose of increasing the Trean Brand. There will be administrative duties to support the HR team and special projects as assigned. The individual reports directly to the Human Resources Director.

KEY RESPONSIILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design and implement an overall recruiting strategy for full time and temporary employees.
• Lead sourcing candidate initiatives including cold outreach, social media, and other means of identifying talent to reduce search fees presently incurred by the Firm.
• Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications.
• Develop job postings for open positions.
• Perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives.
• Prepare recruitment materials to disseminate to local entities and communicate regularly via email, phone and social media.
• Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media etc.
• Screen candidate resumes and job applications.
• Use the HRIS system (Paylocity) to conduct interviews, provide feedback and communicate with office leadership.
• Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, competencies, soft skills, experience, and aptitudes.
• Onboard new employees to become fully integrated into our Firm.
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices.
• Ensure confidentiality of all human resources issues, including employee, and firm related matters.
• Respond to inquiries from internal employees regarding firm and human resources policies and procedures. Research firm policy to respond to inquiries, using discretion and judgment when providing information. Escalate questions and issues that cannot be resolved to the Human Resources Director.
• Maintain confidential employee records information.
• Process and maintain records of employee leaves of absence
• Coordinate human resource functions in the absence of the HR team.
• Schedule orientation and training for all new employees; coordinate and follow up with managers to ensure that training is conducted.
• Prepare orientation materials consisting of all pertinent new hire forms and benefits information.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as assigned by the HR Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of 5 years of experience in full life cycle recruiting; and a minimum of 5 years within Human Resources. Candidates must also have knowledge of the local market, labor laws/policies and procedures and have knowledge of social media.

Candidates must demonstrate excellent communications skills (both written and oral); have strong interpersonal and organizational skills; the ability to manage a high volume of work and be capable of multi-tasking and working under pressure to meet deadlines. In addition, candidates should be able to work with a high degree of independence; the ability to evaluate applicants’ presentation skills during interviewing the processes and have ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Required Education, Knowledge and Experience

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in full life cycle recruiting
• A minimum of 5 years within Human Resources.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification is preferred but not necessary
• Must have knowledge of the local market, labor laws/policies and procedures.
• Must have knowledge of social media.
• Must have experience working with HRIS system

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must demonstrate excellent communications skills (both written and oral).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work.
• Capable of multi-tasking and working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Able to work with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to evaluate applicants’ presentation skills during interviewing the processes.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Physical Requirements of the Position

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.