Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Dallas, TX
Lucas Group ID: 1570189
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the sourcing and hiring needs of the company.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Identify, develop and implement sourcing strategies based upon the position description by conducting research and/or utilizing resources to ensure a talent pipeline and to build bench strength
- Acquire a thorough understanding of job responsibilities for required competencies, skills, and knowledge required of successful applicants
- Schedule and pre-screen candidates through phone interviews and submit qualified candidates to hiring managers based on the provided culture fit and position description
- Utilize applicant tracking system to maintain candidate data and post job openings
- Coach and advise hiring managers on hiring practices
- Oversee all candidate-to-company communication
- Prepare offer letters and pre-employment paperwork, background & drug screens
- Manage confidential and personal identifying information and prepare reports, as required
- Ensure positive candidate experience from the initial application to the final on-boarding process
- Develop an ongoing and diverse pipeline using research, networking, etc. for prospective candidates
- Coordinate with external agencies, as needed
- Complete miscellaneous recruiting projects and other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Knowledge & Competencies:
- Excellent Customer Service and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with multiple users at all levels of the organization
- Strong attention to details and high level of accuracy
- General knowledge of employment law and behavioral interviewing
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to work on multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced environment
- Naturally maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) & applicant tracking systems
Previous Experience/Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
- 3+ years’ experience in recruiting function
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Office environment
- Standing, walking, lifting, twisting and bending on a frequent basis
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Up to 10% travel
Lucas Group is North America's premier executive search firm. Since 1970, our culture and methodologies have driven superior results. We assist mid-tier to Fortune 500 clients find transcendent, executive talent; candidates fully realize their career ambitions, and associates find professional success. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with 16 regional offices, our trusted, consultative, and passionate recruitment professionals combine industry depth and geographic breadth to deliver superior results. To learn more, please visit Lucas Group at www.lucasgroup.com.
