Talent Acquisition Associate

Overview

The Role

The Talent Acquisition Recruiter will report into the Senior Manager, National Corporate Talent Acquisition and will be responsible for supporting the Talent Acquisition team in Corporate Recruiting and day to day LAC execution. This individual will provide thought leadership and process management, as well as work with stakeholders across Suffolk to drive a successful outcome. Project types will vary across different areas within Talent Acquisition but will share the common objective of strategic recruitment, research and analysis and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate and work effectively together with corporate and operations teams.  It is the perfect opportunity to join an innovative and energetic team and to drive projects to support Suffolk’s future growth.

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level. 

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Act as utility resource supporting across Talent Acquisition team in sourcing and full life cycle recruiting
• Source, identify, prescreen and qualify candidates prior to hiring team interviews
• Coordinating logistics for recruitment activity
• Present an accurate description of the position as well as company history to prospective candidates
• Update candidate records via company Applicant Tracking System (iCims) to maintain current accurate information
• Educate hiring managers on the recruiting process and the roles involved in the process
• Build & maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities
• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System, employee referrals, social media and networking to identify potential candidates
• Coordinate the hiring process for all assigned requisitions 
• Work closely with Hiring Managers to develop position profile and to understand overall needs and requirements. (Description, salary, timing, expectations, etc.)
• Develop and manage strong consultative relationships with hiring managers and candidates
• Perform competitive research
• As part of Suffolk's People & Culture team, provide a “best in class” onboarding experience to all new hires

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4-7 Years of full life cycle recruiting experience is strongly preferred; basic HR support/service experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make decisions promptly and with confidence
• Willingness and ability to provide best in class customer service
• High sense of urgency
• Experience in dealing professionally with outside Search firms
• Must be extremely detail-oriented
• Must be a Team Player
• Collaborative and positive

Necessary Attributes:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity and prioritize effectively
• Self-starter able to navigate and build relationships with key stakeholders
• Flexible, detail-oriented
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and productively maintain confidentiality of information, must be tactful and use discretion
• Ability to structure, analyze and solve problems with creativity
• Motivated and analytical thinker who drives challenging projects to high-quality results with limited supervision
• Strong communicator who can synthesize information to produce actionable insights
• Ability to deliver against demanding project timelines and flexible in taking on a wide range of work with consistent attention to detail

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.