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Date of Posting:                   Tuesday, October 07, 2008

 

Posting Expires:                   Tuesday, October 21, 2008

 

Job Location:                       Corporate Office/Administration    

 

Job Title:                                     Hiring Specialist

 

Normal Work Week:           Monday-Friday

 

Normal Hours per Week:    40 hours

   

Base Salary:                         T.B.D. 

 

___   Bargaining Unit Positions    _X_ Non-bargaining Unit Position

 

Please see attached job description.

 

Internal Applicants:  Please contact Rick Tremblay, Senior Human Resource Administrator at 959 Main Street, 1st floor, Springfield, MA  01103 or by phone at (413) 858-3114.

 

Square One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Employer.  All internal applicants must apply by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days of the date of the actual posting. 

 

If you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you inform your immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent.   Failure to comply with this process may result in the loss of internal candidate status.  

 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Hiring Specialist  

 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:  The Hiring Specialist will be responsible for recruiting new candidates under minimal supervision in accordance with agency mission, goals, policies and procedures.  The qualified candidate will perform professional level duties to recruit, screen and select candidates for nonexempt and exempt positions throughout the agency.  Works closely with Hiring Managers to develop and implement efficient and effective recruitment/orientation programs and strategies.  Consults with management to determine hiring criteria, develop profiles and formulate appropriate recruitment plans.  Establishes and maintains contact with a variety of potential applicant resources.  Communicates extensively with internal and external contacts in a tactful, diplomatic and confidential manner. Makes employment recommendations based on information gathered throughout the interview process and assists management in the selection of qualified candidates. Assists in gathering and preparing employment data for the purpose of reporting, trending and analysis. Some travel may be required from time to time.  Seeking a candidate who can demonstrate their ability to think creatively to develop successful recruitment strategies. The successful candidate will be a quick, strategic thinker who can interact with recruits, staff and the management team confidently.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

            At least one year experience in the field of HR  

            1+ years recruiting experience

            Associates Degree required or proof of enrollment in a degreed program 

            Strong ability to communicate   

            Excellent oral and written communication skills

            Working knowledge of MS Office including, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint   

            Must have strong organizational abilities, planning and time management skills.

            Effective analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

            Technology recruitment preferred.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.      Conduct Background Record Checks on all candidates as outlined in the agency BRC policy.

2.      Manage communication from and follow-up on expressed needs of hiring managers. 

3.      Assist with posting positions internally and externally as required.    

4.      Coordinate and implement recruitment events for the agency, including but not limited to: Job Fairs, Open House,    Internship Fairs, Employment Exchange, etc.   Follow up on leads generated from advertisements, job fairs, internship fairs, direct mail, etc.

5.      Define profile for candidates, prescreen as needed

6.      Filter all leads

7.      Pre-qualify new prospects:  

a.       Review job description and qualifications and ensure candidates meet the minimal requirements 

b.      Conduct, implement and process BRC’s in compliance with the agency BRC policy and EEC regulations.

c.       Use industry-specific software and data to search and identify potential candidates   

d.      Manage recruit database and pipeline

e.       Create an ongoing list of Substitute candidates for the agency

8.      Pre-qualify all calls and applicants for employment

9.      Schedule and conduct first round interviews for hiring managers

10.  Make calls to targeted marketplace, vocational programs, and educational institutions to create and foster a mutually beneficial relationships resulting in increased numbers of internship opportunities and career opportunities for workers.  

11.  Manage communication and follow-up with recruits and hiring managers

12.  Quantify and manage the vacancy list and job applicant flow within the HR department  

13.  Translate recruiting needs when issues or trends arise. 

14.  Assist the HR Department with administrative tasks on an as needed basis.

15.  Other duties as assigned  

 

Identified Goals Aligned with strategic vision of HR department:

 

1.      Increase number of qualified candidates for agency vacancies.    

 

2.      Increase calls to get more 1st round interviews scheduled  

 

3.      Decrease the amount of management one-on-one time required to hire a new recruit.

 

4.      Reduce the cycle time of interviewing and prescreening of 1st round candidates

 

5.      Work to get each recruit educated on organizational mission, values, culture, and environment so that Hiring Managers can start the communication at a higher level.  

 

Reports to:  Vice President of Human Resources