Talent Associate F11-397 Job in Grand Rapids, Michigan Us
Job Description:
The Talent Associate is responsible for the identification, qualification, and matching of candidates. The Talent Associate builds relationships with candidates through the delivery of exceptional customer service characterized by mutual respect, understanding, and trust. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify, engage, and recruit qualified candidates by performing sourcing activities to include, but not limited to: market and Internet research identifying alternate candidate sources, cold calling, executing recruiting calls, referral recruiting, online social networking, attending seminars and local networking events. Determine and implement appropriate recruiting techniques for market, industry, skill set, and region. Evaluate market conditions and ensure candidate inventory population stays at appropriate levels to accommodate anticipated client demand. Maintain ongoing relationships with candidates not currently on assignment. Qualify candidates by conducting telephone and in-person interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements. Complete appropriate reference checks on candidates to ensure authenticity of stated skills and experience. Coordinate applicable background investigations with administrative staff. Analyze client requirements against qualifications of candidates and match the best candidate with client needs. Package the candidates for presentation to client. Present job opportunities to candidates and negotiate pay rates. Prep and debrief candidates. Provide coaching and advice to candidates throughout the client interview process to include counter offers and job transition. Conduct follow-up activities with candidates to ensure job satisfaction. Supervise and manage candidates on assignment; counsel and discipline candidates; be directly involved in termination decisions. Work closely with Client Relationship associates in activities directly related to candidate quality assurance, retention and extension, lead generation, remarketing, and candidate satisfaction. Develop and execute daily plan. Participate in periodic training to enhance representation of clients in HR management decisions.
Bachelor's degree preferred or a combination of education and experience and a minimum 6 months relevant staffing experience.