Recruiting Specialist

Location: Tucker, GA Headquarters

Department: Human Resources

Role Snapshot

Are you organized, people-focused, and interested in building a career in recruiting or human resources? Oglethorpe Power Corporation is looking for a Recruiting Specialist to support our Talent Acquisition team and help deliver a welcoming, smooth, and professional hiring experience.

At OPC, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. You'll gain meaningful exposure to recruiting and onboarding while helping attract talent that supports our mission.

What You'll Do

Recruiting Operations & Coordination

• Coordinate interview scheduling and manage candidate communications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Prepare offer and hiring documentation in partnership with recruiters, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers.
• Support background checks, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding activities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates during the interview and pre-hire process.
• Manage job postings across internal and external platforms.
• Maintain documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.

Recruiting & Candidate Engagement

• Assist with resume review, candidate screening support, and interview coordination.
• Support early-stage recruiting activities and talent pipeline development.
• Participate in career fairs, hiring events, and community or campus outreach.
• Conduct or assist with candidate outreach under the guidance of the Talent Acquisition team.
• Provide input on ways to improve the candidate experience and recruiting processes.

Employer Branding & Onboarding

• Represent OPC's values, culture, and employee value proposition to prospective candidates.
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns.
• Build positive relationships with candidates, community partners, and event stakeholders.
• Assist with onboarding planning, first-day experiences, and employee orientations.
• Share feedback and ideas to help evolve recruiting workflows, tools, and communications.

What You Bring

• A strong interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities while staying organized and detail-oriented.
• A professional, friendly communication style with candidates and internal partners.
• Discretion and good judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• A willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in a process-driven environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience in roles involving interviewing, coordination, compliance, training, investigations, or public interaction is strongly valued.
• Prior recruiting, HR, or talent acquisition support experience is a plus-but not required.
• Equivalent experience may include five years of direct recruiting support.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities with attention to detail.
• Comfort working with systems, data, and structured processes.
• Ability to work effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ATS or HR systems is helpful.
• Experience supporting interviews, background checks, or hiring processes is a plus.
• Comfortable representing the organization at career fairs and public-facing events.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 20 lbs as needed.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 5%) for recruiting events.