Recruiting Specialist I (Talent Acquisition)

Job Summary

The Recruiting Specialist will perform effective full life-cycle recruitment, panel interview facilitation, and represent EPB Human Resources at community and college events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and process employment applications such as sourcing and screening, conducting phone and in-person interviews, organizing applicant testing, coordinating out-of-town candidate on-site visits, and scheduling and facilitating panel interviews.
• Proficiently cold call, network, recruit, and close candidates.
• Ensure the highest quality candidates with the skills, education, and experience necessary to meet business needs.
• Proactively source and identify candidates for pipelines and introduce them to hiring managers.
• Consult and educate managers and selection teams on recruiting and selection-related topics and issues.
• Assist in developing strategies for attracting diverse talent for all assigned requisitions.
• Plan, coordinate, and represent EPB at college career fairs, recruitment events, and community events; Evaluate, select, and develop relationships with various colleges and universities.
• Assist with pre- and post-employment new hire paperwork and processing; Prepare offer letters; facilitate background and drug screenings. Assist with relocation, coordinate new hire first day, and support new hire paperwork processing.
• Perform badge preparation for new hires, vendors, contractors, and temporary employees, and replacement badges for current employees.
• Maintain the applicant tracking system and ensure compliance.
• Generate statistical monthly activity reports, as needed.
• Partner with Director, Talent Acquisition, to develop alternative recruiting strategies as needed.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years related professional experience.
• Strong knowledge in full life-cycle recruitment such as sourcing, networking, and relationship management.
• Staffing agency experience is a plus.

Certifications and Other Requirements

• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in state of residence and demonstrate safe and responsible operation of motor vehicles.
• Solid negotiation, persuasion, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing demands while being adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to perform effective networking by building rapport with others.
• Human relations and effective communication skills; highly organized.

Physical Demands - Additional Information

Not provided