Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Job description

Primary Purpose:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for partnering with the Human Resources Business Partners and hiring managers to identify talent for high volume and niche roles. As the face of Norfolk Southern, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will follow full cycle recruiting guidelines and work to ensure a positive applicant experience.

Principal Duties:

• Develop, drive, and execute comprehensive search strategies - including a recruitment plan which is geared towards building a diverse workforce, brand recognition and meeting the hiring needs of the business.
• Build internship program by fostering new and pre-existing relationships with colleges and attending pre-approved virtual job fairs.
• Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to the long-range growth of the Talent Acquisition team, document any new processes, fine tune standard processes, staying informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with assigned departments, employment agencies and other organizations
• Evaluate resumes and applications received for assigned departments.
• Input information needed to generate employment reports.
• Interview and evaluate candidates.

Job Related Experience:

• Minimum Level: 1-2 years
• Preferred Level: 3-5 years

Education:

Preferred Level: Bachelor's Degree (Any)

Preferred Majors:

• Business - Business Administration and Management
• Business - Human Resource Development
• Business - Personnel Management

Licenses / Certifications: Required: None listed Preferred: None listed

Technical Skills:

• MS Access/Database Development
• MS Excel/Spreadsheets
• MS Outlook
• MS Powerpoint/Presentations
• Tesseract System

Skills and Abilities:

• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Follow Through/Execution

Career Path:

Predecessor Jobs:

• Staffing Coordinator

Future Jobs:

• Manager Talent Acquisition

Work Conditions

Environment: Office

Shift Work: No

On-Call: No

Weekend Work: No

Travel Required: OVER 10 Days per Month,

Company Overview

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.

On September 9, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14042. This order and the associated federal safety protocols for federal contractors that were issued on September 24, 2021, require covered contractors who work with the federal government to ensure that their employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or approved for a health or religious accommodation by December 8, 2021. As a covered federal contractor, Norfolk Southern must adhere to these legal requirements. If you are made a conditional job offer, you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, or apply and be approved for a health or religious accommodation prior to your start date