HR Shared Services Manager, Candidate Experience

GAF

Parsippany, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,000–$165,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Applicant Tracking System, Best Practices, Business Administration, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Employer Brand, Hardware Virtualization, Hospital, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Industry/Trade Analysis, Leadership, Logistics, Matrix Management, Mentoring, Metrics, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Roofing, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Stewardship, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Virtualization, Waterproofing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Parsippany, NJ

POSTED

Today

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and empathetic HR Shared Services Manager to define, lead, and optimize the end-to-end candidate experience with a keen focus on self service. This role is critical in ensuring a world-class, "white-glove" experience for all candidates and key stakeholders, reinforcing our company culture and employer brand throughout the recruitment life cycle. This role requires in-depth technical expertise in talent acquisition processes and the ability to lead a specialized team.

Responsibilities

● Strategy & Process: Define, implement, and continuously optimize end-to-end candidate experience strategies and workflows, including managing and maximizing the applicant tracking system (ATS).

● Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of candidate experience specialists or coordinators, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.

● High-Touch Coordination: Oversee complex interview scheduling, including international and virtual logistics, ensuring seamless and efficient coordination for candidates and hiring managers.

● Candidate Communication: Act as the primary point of contact, ensuring timely, transparent communication, engagement, and constructive feedback, irrespective of the hiring outcome.

● Metrics & Feedback: Monitor and analyze candidate experience surveys to identify key trends, implement continuous improvements, and provide comprehensive performance reports to senior stakeholders.

● Process Improvement & Best Practice: Proactively identify areas for improvement, provide recommendations for change, and develop/implement procedures and controls to mitigate risks. Stay current with industry trends to implement best practices.

● Problem-Solving: Resolve complex problems by applying acquired technical experience and expertise, guided by established precedents.

● Organizational Alignment: Ensure recruitment processes align with company values and enhance the employer brand. Understand how the sub-function integrates with the broader HR function and the organization's goals.

Competencies Needed for Role

● Experience: Proven experience in recruiting coordination, talent acquisition, or human resources. Leadership experience is preferred.

● Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage empathetically yet pragmatically with diverse candidates and stakeholders.

● Technical Expertise: In-depth technical knowledge and experience in the assigned area of expertise, with a thorough understanding of underlying principles and concepts.

● Organization: Strong organizational and scheduling capabilities to manage multiple, complex tasks simultaneously.

● Tool Proficiency: Extensive experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and virtual meeting platforms.

● Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive hiring and candidate information.

● Collaboration: Engage closely with colleagues across the organization to deliver an integrated client experience.

● Stakeholder Communication: Guide and persuade team members, communicate complex/sensitive information clearly, and act as a key contact point for external stakeholders.

● Organizational Alignment: Demonstrate and model the organization's core values and mindset (e.g., Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship; Empower, Challenge, Drive).

● Advisory Role: Act as a subject matter advisor, leveraging deep technical expertise to guide others.

Education/Experience

● Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; an advanced degree or relevant professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP) is highly desirable.

● 7+ years of progressive experience in HR Shared Services, or a high-volume recruitment HR Support environment.

● Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams of coordinators or specialists.

● Proven track record of optimizing end-to-end candidate experience workflows and leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for process efficiency.

● Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, utilizing data analytics to track metrics, and reporting on KPIs.

● Strong background in high-touch, professional candidate communication and stakeholder management.

● Knowledge of HR compliance, talent acquisition best practices, and the ability to operate in a matrixed organization.

Travel: 15%

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $120,000-$165,000

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.

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