Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS)

About the role

This full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist role focuses on developing aggressive, innovative ways to source, evaluate and pipeline qualified candidates, using job boards, creative search techniques and headhunting or cold calling. The role builds candidate pools and databases, evaluates new internet research and candidate attraction tools, and places a high emphasis on meeting recruitment goals on time, cost-effectively and with high-quality candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Run aggressively targeted sourcing initiatives to build a pipeline of candidates for a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Source candidates with experience in Front End, Backend, Middleware, Enterprise Architecture, Security and Web roles.
• Develop and run strategic sourcing strategies to deliver consistent candidate flow and meet recruiting goals.
• Build candidate pools for future needs and meet assigned metrics and goals.
• Research and contact associations, universities, media, job boards, social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter), the current database and other sources.
• Interview applicants on work history, training, education and job skills, verify references and match qualifications to job requirements.
• Meet monthly quotas while tracking individual IT sourcing and recruiting metrics.
• Initiate background checks and identify red flags, initiate drug tests and interpret results.
• Inform candidates of the company's decision, compose offer letters and work orders, and negotiate salary and benefits.

Required profile

• BScS, or BBA/MBA in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in technical recruiting, IT staffing or the services industry.
• Able to work in an office environment and sit for periods in meetings.
• Ability to communicate with business leaders, vendors and technical staff.
• Preferred: ability to manage multiple work streams, strong organization with a track record of maintaining an applicant tracking system, and good telephone networking with external associations.

Required skills

• Excellent attention to detail and verbal and written communication.
• Technically savvy, with data mining, social networking and computer knowledge including the Internet and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize and work well in a dynamic, team environment.