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Talent Acquisition Specialist
The Art of Education University
2021-12-03 12:34:18
Ackley,
Iowa,
United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: HR / Recruitment
Job description
Talent Acquisition Specialist | The Profession | [Remote, FT]
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recommending candidates for positions as well as onboarding new hires. They will identify opportunities to build diverse talent pools, establish trust and partnerships with hiring managers, identify culture alignment through effective interviewing and testing, effectively administer the interviewing and onboarding process, and ensure a positive new hire experience. Developing and executing recruitment plans and strategies are primary responsibilities to ensure hiring goals are met with the best possible talent. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate.
Team and Culture Department | What We Believe |
MISSION
We grow an amazing team by acquiring great people, growing great people, and retaining great people.
BELIEFS
Our people aren't just human resources. We have an amazing team and a vibrant working culture. Our people are everything!
We believe in making time to listen to our team. We keep it confidential and professional.
We attract A Players by hiring and keeping A Players. We retain A Players by helping them seek their perfect fit within the organization to let their unique talents shine.
Everyone on the team will have an opportunity to grow. Growth is intentional and purposeful. Team and Culture provides those opportunities.
We are the 'face' of AOEU. Everyone who crosses our path will feel the passion we have for the mission and people.
We believe in supporting the whole person. Success at work feeds success at home. Thriving at home will infuse into your work.
The Art of Education University | Who We Are |
MISSION
Our mission is simple, driven, and inspiring: We grow amazing art teachers by providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging professional development at every stage of their career.
BELIEFS
AOEU is an innovative and fast-growing institution of higher education serving art teachers around the world. In 2019, we became the first homegrown graduate university in the state of Iowa in 50 years and the world's first "university for life," serving art educators throughout an entire lifetime of learning.
The Art of Education University serves tens of thousands of students, readers, and customers around the U.S. and in over 40 countries. Our Magazine is read more than 800,000 times each month, our events are attended by over 4,000 art educators annually, and we serve over 2,000 graduate students each year.
CULTURE
Our culture is at the heart of our success as an institution. We approach each day with our pillars as guiding principles: Abundance Mentality, Adult Culture, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Ownership, Pace and Change, Pro-Business, Truth-Seeking, and Whole Person. We believe that your success is our success. You will always know where you stand and will be challenged to continuously grow and stretch yourself.
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The Details | Talent Acquisition Specialist |
Essential Functions
Talent Acquisition
- Consult with leaders, hiring managers, and Team and Culture on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation, and sourcing strategies.
- Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
- Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build a pipeline of candidates
- Collaborate with marketing to develop a robust employee brand presence and manage associated platforms (Glassdoor, Indeed, others)
- Execute resume review, phone screens, candidate interviews, recommend a final selection of applicants, and close out qualified candidates.
- Arrange pre-employment testing, background & references screenings, and Caliper evaluations, with continuous evaluation and input of our current vendors and tools
- Place and update all job postings on various platforms including internet/intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards, and staffing partners.
- Represent the company at recruiting events.
- Communicate with managers and employees regularly to promote referral programs and internal opportunities.
- Create offer letters, maintain applicant tracking system, recruiting reports, and other staffing support functions as needed.
- Respond timely to internal and external applicant situations, and applicant requests as required.
- Conduct regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.
- Develop and execute best practice training for hiring managers
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Cooperatively work with hiring managers to ensure a streamlined onboarding packet is developed for an optimized onboarding process.
- Serve as the point of contact between departments as a liaison of support during onboarding.
- Coordinate new employee onboarding (Bearings Program) and ensure required benchmarks are met during the first 90 days.
- Support in the development and execution of training materials, videos, etc.
- Evaluate current processes and drive for continuous improvement to ensure an optimal and meaningful experience for every new employee.
- Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws, and procedures and a solid working knowledge of recruitment/employment programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various recruiting techniques, and experience in online/social media recruiting.
- Proven ability to communicate and effectively "sell" an organization's value proposition.
- Must possess excellent oral/written communication, marketing, presentation, interviewing, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with GSuite and Applicant Tracking Systems.
- Strong customer service, negotiation skills, and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the company.
- Self-starter with excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Strong work ethic and sense of integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Creative in brainstorming and proposing new ideas and solutions to existing problems.
- Willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight travel.
EXPERIENCE
- 2+ years of direct talent acquisition and interviewing experience required
- Experience in education or software a plus
The duties of this position are typical of those performed in a home office setting with normal ranges of temperature. The majority of tasks will be performed while sitting at a desk.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to travel to various recruiting events -25%. When traveling:
- The ability to lift or push your suitcase.
- Ability to carry/lift up to 25-50 lbs of presentation materials for customers or for conference presentations, etc.
- Ability to view computer screens for significant periods of time. The Art of Education University is an online university. Therefore 95-98% of one's time will be on or using technology.
- Ability to use a laptop keyboard with accuracy.
- Ability to hear at normal levels and through electronic devices such as laptops, earbuds, phones, and the like.
Compensation and Benefits
POSITION DETAILS
Structured as a full-time, salaried position. Compensation is commensurate with education and experience. Payroll is issued on a semi-monthly basis paid on the 15th and last day of each month.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
- Health, dental, and vision plan with 100% premium coverage for individual employees and up to 70% contribution for other coverage options, with no waiting period (1st of the month after hire).
- 401K plan with 4% match, no waiting or vesting period.
- Unlimited self-managed PTO plus 10 paid holidays
- Coworking space or home office equipment stipend
- Fully remote, flexible schedule
- 8-weeks paid parental leave
- Lifelong Learning Fund for professional development and educational reimbursement
- Personalized leadership coaching with a certified trainer
Timeline
THE PROCESS
Persons interested in applying should complete the application form linked below. Applicants are encouraged to submit a short 1-3 minute video explaining why they would like to be considered for the position and why they are uniquely qualified.
Candidates who make it to Round 2 of the application process will be required to complete a packet for review, prior to their scheduled interview time.
Finalists will have a final culture chat with a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
All applicants and candidates will be notified of the status of their applications.
THE TIMELINE
- Candidates selected for an interview will be notified as applications are submitted.
- Anticipated position start date: January - February of 2022
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