Support end-to-end staffing strategy and activities for a high volume, project-based engagement. Collaborate with senior leadership to create staffing plans and recruit candidates. Work on a hybrid schedule in Atlanta.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
About the Company
Global Luxury Automotive Client is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Contractor to support the end-to-end staffing strategy and activities for a high volume, project-based engagement to support the merger of two business units and a relocation/consolodation to a new state. The initial contract is expected to last for six months, with the possibility of an extension based upon need, to staff 100+ positions during this time. This contract opportunity will support all talent acquisition activities, starting with the creation of staffing plans in partnership with senior leadership, through the entire recruitment process inclusive of posting, sourcing, screening and selection of applicants. For this highly visible and critical role, we are looking for a strong TA professional who can quickly get up to speed on the nuances of this project, and comes with extensive experience and a wealth of understanding of the recruitment process and resources. The successful candidate will require very little supervision and will skillfully take ownership of all related components of the hiring for this project. This role is based in Atlanta and offers a hybrid work schedule.
About the Role
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for all “in scope” hiring manager intake meetings, job postings, screening and sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, and preparing offer letters
- Proactively collaborates with senior-level managers as hiring needs are identified to establish staffing priorities and “best fit” qualifications
- Works closely with the Manager, Talent Acquisition, and Head of Talent Management to align on project milestones and directives
- Partners with members of the Compensation and People Partner teams to ensure accuracy with job descriptions and leveling requirements
- Partners with other members of the TA team to align on the strategic placement of postings on social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, to broaden the awareness for open positions that are difficult/critical to fill
- Provides weekly reports to document progress and attends regular meetings with key stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience, with emphasis in Business Administration/Management or Human Resource Management
- 7 years’ talent acquisition/recruiting experience in a corporate environment
- Working knowledge of Taleo and/or other contemporary ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)
- Experience leading large-scale, high volume projects
- Experience leading a team preferred
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge and experience of the talent acquisition lifecycle to direct strategies, initiatives and activities to support the hiring manager and candidate experience
- Anticipates needs and is proactive in supporting the immediate and long-term needs of hiring managers
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong communicator and ability to build rapport and relationships with key stakeholders at all levels, including executives
- Strong business acumen including problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration across multiple functions and departments
- Adept at processing and organizing daily tasks in a rapidly changing environment
- Skill and confidence in addressing ambiguous and sometimes complex requests requiring very little direct guidance
- Skilled in creating a strategic framework that integrates the “big picture” with tactical execution
- Strong teamwork and partnering skills
Preferred Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge in all areas of talent acquisition including internal and external selection practices
- Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws
- Interviewing experience with behavioral based interview method
- Must maintain comprehensive knowledge of:
- Interdepartmental relationships and their effect on company, departmental and individual goals
- Software that is applicable to the job
- Human Resources policies, practices, laws and their application in the MBUSA environment
- HRIS (PeopleSoft) and proficiency in Microsoft Office software