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Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote)

  • Location: Memphis, 38115-5925
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 2 months ago

Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote)
Location: Memphis, TN 38115 - Remote
Term: 3 months

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
  • Manage staffing activities associated within a designated region.
  • Partner with Operational management to formulate and execute timely, cost-effective staffing initiatives supporting the regional as well as corporate business objectives.
  • Identifies and cultivates sources for hiring experienced and entry level personnel through: Networking and Colleague Referrals.
  • Development and utilization of Internet Mining technology and capabilities.
  • Development and maintenance of a competitor candidate information database.
  • Development and initiation of a candidate relationship “pipeline management” strategy.
  • Utilization of current and future staffing technology.
  • Manages Recruiting budget for region through cost-effective advertisement and third-party recruiters.
  • Develops preferred supplier list of third-party recruiters.
  • Works with the National Director of staffing to negotiate discounted contract rates for staffing needs.
  • Screens, interviews, and tests job applicants as required.
  • Maintains applicant database utilizing the Taleo Talent Management System.
  • Provides key staffing metrics for regional hiring.
  • Tracks regional colleague retention.
  • Consults with regional management regarding issues affecting turnover.
  • Trains and mentors hiring managers as well as Colleague Resource Generalists in the use of the Taleo Talent Management System.
  • Builds skill level of regional users by providing training on system updates and new user training.
  • Promotes and assists Colleague Resources Managers in training hiring managers in the use of Behavioral Interviewing Techniques, as well as other candidate assessment tools and processes.
  • Supports and provides training for the Colleague Resources Generalists in staffing techniques.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Supports the organization's quality program(s).
  • Travels as required.

Is this a good fit? (Requirements):
  • 4 years of Staffing Experience.
  • 3 years as a direct recruiter in a high volume, difficult-to-source industry.
  • Knowledge of employment laws and practices.
  • Working knowledge of e-recruiting concepts and systems.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies.

Even better if you have:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • PHR or SPHR Certification.
  • Insurance Industry Recruiting Experience.
  • Experience with Virtual Edge Candidate Management System.

 

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Candidates will be responsible for following the client's COVID-19 protocols. Please refer to your MATRIX representative for specifics.

About Us

At MATRIX, we expertly match talented professionals with job opportunities to elevate careers. Since 1983, we have placed thousands of professionals at innovative clients across every industry ranging from small startups to Fortune 50 companies. It’s why we’re consistently in the top 25 of all U.S. IT staffing firms and why our consultants rate us well above the industry average, earning us ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing awards year after year. People come to us for a job, and stay with us because of our top-notch consultant care.

MATRIX is and Equal Employment Opportunity employer including disability and veteran and provides reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals.  Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable. If you are a qualified individual you may request a reasonable accommodation under the American Disability Act (ADA). If you are a person with a disability needing assistance applying, or at any point in the hiring process, please email us at MATRIX_HR@MatrixRes.com. To ensure a quick response to your request, please use the words “Accommodation request” as the subject line of your email.

For hourly W2 contract roles MATRIX offers a highly competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, HSA, and 401(k) with pre and post-tax options.  Please see MatrixRes.com/Benefits for more information.

For direct hire placement with our clients, benefits would be offered in accordance with that particular client’s offerings. This may include PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other pre and post-tax options.