Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Job description

Overview:
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Somerset, New Jersey
Purpose

Responsible for sourcing, screening and recommending candidates to support the companys business objectives. Will identify opportunities to build applicant pools, establish trust and partnership with management, identify potential fit through effective interviewing and testing, effectively administer the interviewing and onboarding process, and ensure a positive new hire experience. Developing and executing recruitment and employer branding strategies are primary responsibilities to ensure hiring goals are met with the best possible talent. All activities must be incompliance with EEO laws, our Affirmative Action Plan and other regulations as applicable, utilizing good judgement, discretion and professionalism.

Your Responsibilities

• Consult with leaders, hiring managers and the people and culture team on position descriptions, requisition creation, compensation and sourcing strategies.
• Research and recommend new sources or strategies for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Continuously develop networks/partnerships to actively build database/pipeline of candidates and Ivoclar Vivadents brand.
• Recruit and perform talent acquisition activities such as resume & phone screens, candidate interviews, recommend final selection of applicants and close qualified candidates.
• Responsible for pre-employment testing, background & references screenings.
• Place and update all job postings in various medias including internet/intranet sites, colleges, social networks, community boards and staffing partners.
• Represent the company at recruiting events (i.e. college job fairs, vocational schools, etc.), providing company/job information and interviewing applicants.
• Create offer letters, maintain applicant tracking system (iCIMS), recruiting reports and other staffing administration functions as needed.
• Champion the onboarding process, ensuring the process is up to date and of high quality, providing clarity and connection for all employees and their role in relation to the overall company vision.
• Responsible for development of employee personnel files and training files during the onboarding process. Ensure all new hire paperwork is complete and administered/filed according to our internal procedures.
• 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.
• Prepares and updates all People & Culture related documents, including but not limited to: training records, personnel files, employment applications and resumes, pre-employment documents, onboarding documents, retrieving signatures, etc.
• Responsible for maintenance of the SAP Success Factors platform for all new hires, position transfers, etc.
• Assists the People & Culture Department with other various tasks and functions to support departmental goals.
• Adhere to employee privacy laws and protect company value by keeping information confidential.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in human resources, business, or similar field.
• Minimum 5 years of human resources, talent acquisition and interviewing experience required.
• Strong understanding of staffing principles, laws and procedures and a solid workding knowledge of recruitment/employment programs. Experience recruiting in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent computer skills. Advanced knowledge of MS Office. Experience with Success Factors and iCIMS.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to professionally interact with all levels throughout the organization. Proven ability to communicate and effectively sell our organizations value proposition.
• Strong customer service, negotiation skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels throughout the company.
• Self-starter with excellent time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Exceptional 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.

• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of daily work.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit or stand for 8 hours per day, view computer monitor, and move about effectively to fulfill the essential functions of the job.

Join us on our journey to shape the future of dentistry

Ivoclar Vivadent is one of the worlds leading dental companies with 3600 employees. We love innovation and we thrive on it. We are known for our long-standing experience and high quality. We are guided by our strong values and the company culture of a sustainably operated family-owned business with a long-term vision.

Our mission is making people smile

In order to achieve this goal we are looking for people with good ideas, courage and exceptional drive: focused minds who share our passion. We offer a multifaceted work environment, which is characterized by mutual respect and close collaboration. We translate words into action and continue to evolve. Become part of our team today.

Ivoclar Vivadent Manufacturing, Inc. is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.