Recruiter

Location: Akron, OH
Duration: 3 Months

Responsibilities:

• Review resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, education, and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
• Create candidate sourcing strategies.
• Develop job-specific pre-screening questions in conjunction with hiring managers' requirements.
• Utilize the e-Recruiting system to manage the recruiting process, capture candidate data, and disposition candidates.
• Conduct phone screens, interviews, and employee benefit overviews.
• Ensure recruiting process compliance with State and Federal employment laws.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
• Create and foster relationships with diverse industry professionals and organizations to attract candidates to meet Affirmative Action and diversity goals.
• Serve as the company's main point of contact for at least one diverse professional organization.
• Proactively identify and recommend opportunities for continuous process improvements.
• Support the College Recruiting team by participating in events as needed.
• Provide ongoing feedback to management regarding successes and opportunities.
• Provide Hiring Managers with the top qualified candidates via the short-listing process.
• Provide complete and accurate information to motivate candidates and promote the company values, strengths, and opportunities.
• Negotiate salary and benefit terms with candidates.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum 7 years of professional work experience required.
• Experience with candidate development using creative sourcing strategies and resume mining.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Outstanding negotiation and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems.
• Excellent presentation skills to highlight company values, mission, strengths, and opportunities.
• Broad knowledge of Employment Laws and HR Policies.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Must possess strong team-building skills and be a positive contributor in a team environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet research.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism and motivation.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to develop and manage strong relationships with a broad range of individuals.
• Available to work before and after standard office hours as work requires.
• Must be able to travel to attend career events and conferences.