Description
- Reviewing resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience, education and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
- Creating candidate sourcing strategies.
- Developing job specific pre-screening questions in conjunction with hiring managers requirements.
- Utilizing the e-Recruiting system to manage the recruiting process, capture candidate data and disposition candidates.
- Conducting phone screens, interviews, and employee benefit overviews.
- Ensuring recruiting process is in compliance with State and Federal employment laws.
- Developing and maintaining a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
- Creating and fostering relationships with diverse industry professionals and organizations to attract candidates to meet Affirmative Action and diversity goals.
- Serving as FirstEnergy's main point of contact for at least one diverse professional organization.
- Proactively identifying and recommending opportunities for continuous process improvements.
- Supporting the College Recruiting team by participating in events as needed.
- Providing ongoing feedback to management regarding successes and opportunities.
- Providing Hiring Managers with the top qualified candidates via the short-listing process.
- Providing complete and accurate information to motivate candidates and promote the FirstEnergy values, strengths, and opportunities.
- Negotiating salary and benefit terms with candidates.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required.
- Full cycle recruiting experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with candidate development using creative sourcing strategies and resume mining.
- Strong organizational and follow up skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Must have outstanding negotiation and influencing skills.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems.
- Excellent presentation skills to highlight FirstEnergy values, mission, strengths, and opportunities.
- Broad knowledge of Employment Laws and HR Policies.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
- Must possess strong team building skills and be a positive contributor in a team environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet research.
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment with a high level of professionalism and motivation.
- Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
- Proven ability to develop and manage strong relationships with a broad range of individuals.
- Available to work before and after standard office hours as work requires.
- Must be able to travel to attend career events and conferences.