Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company: Hunter Industries, Inc.
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: June 1, 2021

Job Description:

We are a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 3,500 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products that can be seen all over the world, from residential landscapes to national landmarks, stadiums, parks, hotels, and municipal buildings. Although we're global, we're family owned, and our casual, fun, and caring company culture is what makes this a special place to work. As we grow, we are dedicated to preserving our unique culture that makes our employees proud to work here. Whether you're pursuing a career at our headquarters in Southern California, or an opportunity at one of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, or something somewhere in between, we look forward to welcoming you to Hunter Industries and our Family of Companies.

About This Role:

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for innovative, creative, proactive and successful talent acquisition efforts, with an integral focus on technical recruitment, to meet the evolving global talent acquisition needs of Hunter Industries and its family of companies.

Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company's values of Customer Satisfaction, Innovation, Family, and Social Responsibility.

Essential Job Functions/Tasks:

1. Provides full-cycle recruitment for global talent needs. Utilizes various resources to source qualified candidates and maintain a strong talent pool using the UltiPro applicant tracking system (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, job boards, community organizations, job fairs, colleges and universities, networking events, and print media.

2. Develops knowledge of each internal customer group, their talent needs, and job requirements to effectively target recruitment efforts in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Guides each hiring manager through the entire selection process. Ensures a quality and positive candidate experience.

3. Ensures recruitment and selection procedures adhere to federal and state laws.

4. Completes pre-employment and new hire processes such as extending offers of employment, conducting reference checks and verification of employment, as well as criminal background investigation and drug screening procedures. Partners with the HR Service Center to ensure new hires are successfully on boarded.

5. Assists with the internship and apprenticeship programs for early career talent acquisition.

6. Represents Hunter in the business and in the general community to establish strong networking relationships with talent pools while marketing Hunter's culture and maintaining its reputation as a leader in the manufacturing industry.

7. Leads and facilitates talent acquisition projects such as License to Hire, career fairs, events and tours.

Other Job Functions:

Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Hunter Industries' approach to the health and safety of each employee is based on adherence to our Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Every employee is responsible for their safety and must work safely at all times. Employees are to immediately report all unsafe or hazardous conditions, including injuries and near misses to their Supervisor or the Risk Management department. Those employees who do not comply with safe work practices may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Education/Training Required:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field of study.

Experience Required:

Minimum five years of experience in corporate Talent Acquisition roles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

KSA #1: Strong knowledge of sourcing, recruitment, interviewing, selection techniques, legal compliance, and records keeping requirements.

KSA #2: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all levels of employees and candidates.

KSA #3: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to interact with members across the organization.

KSA #4: Ability to work autonomously, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and to work within time lines.

KSA #5: Strong organizational and analytical skills.

KSA #6: Exceptional attention to detail, able to work with accuracy, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.

KSA #7: Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency with ability to use Windows, databases and HRIS. UltiPro ATS experience preferred.

KSA #8: Energetic, enthusiastic and tenacious mindset to deliver results.

KSA #9: Recruitment skills supporting several business units including Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Information Services, Manufacturing Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Technical Services.

KSA #10: Ability to provide performance consulting to business leaders and can make strategic recommendations to support the business.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Intermittent standing to use office machines. Intermittent walking to gain access to work areas. Ability to climb stairs to gain access to upper level of the facility.

Finger dexterity sufficient to use a computer and to complete paperwork activities.

Vision sufficient to use a computer and to read and complete written materials.

Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals in person and by telephone.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally to various off site locations.

Work Environment:

Office setting with temperature controls. Various off-site locations with varying conditions.

Follow us on LinkedIn, check out our rave reviews on Glassdoor, and learn more about our company culture on our career site: http://corporate.hunterindustries.com/careers

Hunter Industries and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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