Talent Acquisition Specialist- Skilled Trades

***This position is fully remote, with a strong preference for candidates located in Nevada and Utah. ***

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in supporting organizational growth by partnering with hiring managers to attract, engage, and hire top talent for both non-exempt and exempt positions, with a particular focus on skilled trades recruitment.

This individual will build strong relationships with operational leaders, develop innovative sourcing strategies, manage candidate pipelines, and provide guidance on recruitment best practices throughout the hiring process.

The ideal candidate is a proactive talent acquisition professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at identifying passive and active candidates, and is committed to delivering an exceptional experience for both hiring managers and applicants.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the TA Specialist will build relationships with department managers, introduce creative and innovative opportunities for sourcing candidates for non-exempt and exempt level positions, and educate partners on the process, procedures, and best practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Implement and execute recruitment strategies focused on skilled trades recruitment.

Maintains job posting systems in coordination with manager including:

Initial posting of job openings, post review of management

Review of candidates

Distribution of candidates, as assigned

Coordination of interview schedules between interviewer and interviewee.

Recruit and source passive and active candidates through social media marketing, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, phone, and monitoring job posting pipelines.

Build a diverse and multi-skilled talent pipeline to support growth and sustain field operations.

Utilizing Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) to support recruitment and database maintenance.

Communicate effectively with managers and candidates at all stages of the process, inclusive of facilitating employment offers, yielding acceptances.

Ensure timely interviewing practices are being achieved; attend and take part in interviews as necessary and requested.

Follow Talent Acquisition processes, set forth by the manager. Recommend or suggest improvements to processes for organizational and departmental success.

Aid in general organization, execution, and communication of the pre-employment procedures.

Represent organization at approved career fairs and job fairs as required.

Keep apprised and updated on local, state, and national rules, rules and regulations surrounding talent acquisition, recruitment, and in general labor laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications

High school Diploma, or equivalent, required.

Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or similar; preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements

Two or more years of experience recruiting passive and active candidates in a human resources or staffing agency environment is required.

Two or more years of experience recruiting for skilled trades positions strongly preferred.

Critical evaluation skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a high-volume environment required.

Fire protection industry knowledge is a plus.

Communication Skills

Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Other Qualifications

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Must be able to comply with SFPH’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Occasional travel required, up to 20%.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders.

Work Environment

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Office settings are mild to moderate temperatures.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

Originally posted on Himalayas