The Talent Operations Advisor I is a critical role in helping future associates join the Acosta Group. Your focus is to create a seamless onboarding experience by providing exceptional high-volume support while applying superior associate-focus, communication and organizational skills. You will field questions that range in level of difficulty from candidates and internal partners, and this is where you thrive! You are a person that enjoys helping other people, resolving challenges and appreciates the variety that this opportunity brings. You have strong attention to detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment and you are laser focused on delivering a positive associate experience.
Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.
Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.
But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.
Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.
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- Serve as the first point-of-contact for future associates resolving their questions related to their outstanding onboarding journey tasks such as I-9, Background consent, required trainings, and access issues. Ensure a positive candidate experience, acting as the future associates guide through the process.
- Use case management tool to record inquires and respond to inquiries within the defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Assist Talent Acquisition team to review job profiles and open requisitions as needed
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure end to end process of redeployments of talent are successful
- Seek guidance or escalate more complex and/or confidential inquires/requests to higher level functional support
- Maintain confidentiality of department and associate information according to established practices
- Meet and exceed metrics and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) where applicable
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications-Education and Experience:
- Associate degree
- Associate's degree in human resources, Business or related field or equivalent education and experience
- Minimum 1+ year experience in a customer service or customer support role
Minimum Qualifications-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- An associate first mindset with dedication to internal customer service and company culture
- Verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with peers, management, teammate and candidates
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage expectations, process and multiple projects simultaneously
Physical Requirements
- Sit for extended periods (typically 6+ hours per day).
- Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods.
- Lift and carry light items (e.g., files, office supplies, laptops, typically 20+ pounds).
- Reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials.
- Maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work.
- Follow clear directions.
- Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day.
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