Principal Recruiting

Job description

·  Job Description:

Summary

Recommends strategy and direction for recruiting initiatives. Identifies, attracts, interviews and recommends placement of candidates for all levels with specialization in key leadership or executive positions. Complies with company policy and equal employment opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

·  Recommends strategy and direction for recruiting initiatives based upon various sources including metrics analyses, senior management input, and industry best practices.
·  Leads recruiting process for key positions. Develops and implements sources for applicants using internet sourcing, employee referral programs, job fairs, trade fairs, etc. Develops relationships with search firms, employment agencies, college placement personnel, etc to facilitate applicant database. Utilizes advertisements in appropriate newspapers, trade journals and other publications to attract candidates for key or high-level positions as needed.
·  Sources, screens and interviews candidates from both internal and external sources ensuring that recruiting practices comply with EEO and ADA guidelines. Coordinates interview schedule with hiring management. Arranges for travel/lodging of selected applicants at company's expense, as necessary.
·  Conducts reference and background checks, assists managers in evaluating applicant qualifications and in the selection of the most qualified candidates. Prepares and extends job offer package to successful candidate. In conjunction with management, negotiates package as appropriate. Works with relocation specialist to coordinate package.
·  Facilitates the new-hire process including orientation, coordination of physical examinations/drug testing and ensuring the appropriate and timely processing of new-hire paperwork.
·  Maintains current knowledge of industry employment trends and internal compensation, benefits and personnel practice developments to identify current and/or potential issues that may impact applicant availability.
·  Maintains appropriate records and statistics and prepares reports as necessary.
·  Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

Basic Qualifications

·  Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
·  Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, industrial relations, liberal arts or related field preferred
·  Twelve or more years of recruiting/employment experience
·  Experience working with recruiting techniques and employment policies and procedures, including EEO and ADA regulations
·  Experience working with human resources principles, practices and procedures
·  Experience working with desktop tools, applications, and other resources that support the requirements of the position
·  Experience working with human resources laws and regulations
·  Experience working with and leading teams in the development and deployment of recruiting strategy

Other Qualifications

·  Strong communication and presentation skills
·  Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with management and employees on employment issues
·  Strong interviewing skills for establishing rapport with executive-level candidates, relating to their business / industry experience, and gathering information for hiring decisions
·  Strong interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining rapport with referral sources and surrounding community
·  Strong comprehension skills for understanding needs and concerns and developing and applying solutions
·  Good strategic recruiting perspective and skill
·  Strong ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
·  Strong ability to maintain high level of confidentiality regarding employee information
·  Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team
·  Strong ability to understand and apply federal, state and local changes to and/or new regulations/laws pertaining to human resources
·  Willingness to travel

Work Environment

·  Office environment