The Talent Acquisition Partner plays a crucial role in the Human Resources team, responsible for managing the entire recruitment process. To thrive in this position, the individual must demonstrate ownership, create sustainable recruiting strategies, and foster trusting relationships with managers, colleagues, and prospective candidates. With a patient demeanor and a willingness to accept feedback, they provide support to both internal and external customers while embodying Deringer’s Core Values.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in the development and upkeep of a corporate recruiting strategy to support our diverse functional and operational teams across the United States and Canada.
Collaborate with hiring managers to oversee recruitment activities, showcasing the ability to make informed decisions that enhance the overall experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
Work with Management to create and maintain job descriptions for available positions.
Coordinate with hiring managers to establish the most effective recruiting process for open roles.
Recognize when a market or role requires more proactive recruiting techniques and know how to efficiently network and promote Deringer to the right audience.
Understand the significance of recruiting within diverse communities and feel confident in exploring new ways to promote Deringer to a wide range of applicants.
Serve as a liaison and collaborate with local and remote employment/staffing agencies.
Screen candidates for open positions to identify the best fit for the company.
Appreciate and effectively communicate Deringer’s unique culture to potential hires.
Skillfully market a comprehensive benefits package to candidates.
Ensure the thorough completion of background and reference checks.
Prepare job offer letters and extend both verbal and written contingent job offers in partnership with hiring managers.
Collaborate with hiring managers and the Learning and Development team to facilitate new colleague onboarding, including the initial training plan.
Deliver day-one onboarding to new colleagues, following the initial session with our technical team.
Complete necessary reporting to keep stakeholders updated on recruitment progress and key metrics.
Conduct exit interviews with departing colleagues and prepare feedback documentation.
Conduct surveys and facilitate meetings for the internal stay interview program. Evaluate the data and suggest improvements.
Hold regular feedback sessions with hiring managers to ensure that hired candidates were the right fit and adjust hiring strategies as needed based on feedback.
Coordinate and manage special projects as assigned.
Travel:
This position is remote. Our HR team gathers in person at our St. Albans, VT headquarters once every quarter, and we would prefer the selected candidate to be within a reasonable travel distance, if possible.
Education and Experience:
An associate's degree combined with three years of HR/recruiting experience, or a comparable mix of education and experience, is required. While HR certification is preferred, it is not mandatory.
Key qualifications include:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A passion for showcasing the value of Deringer's culture and benefits to prospective candidates.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Outstanding listening comprehension abilities.
Solid general business understanding.
Shows precision and attention to detail.
Utilizes feedback to enhance performance.
Capable of working independently and self-monitoring to ensure quality.
Skillfully collects and analyzes information.
Exhibits the ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
Efficiently manages time, consistently meeting deadlines.
Communicates clearly and persuasively in both positive and challenging situations; actively listens for clarification and responds effectively to inquiries.
Addresses internal and external customer needs promptly.
Remains receptive to others' ideas and is willing to try new approaches.
Actively contributes to fostering a positive team atmosphere.
Demonstrates resilience and overcomes challenges.
Compentencies:
All Deringer employees should be fully committed to the Core Values:
Passion, Respect, Integrity, Expertise, Innovative Solutions, Relationships, Support, Determination, Value and a High Level of Accountability
In addition, the following competencies are specific to this position:
Analytical – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; demonstrates ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
Customer Oriented – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility for own actions; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Work Standards – Sets high standards and well-defined realistic goals for one’s self; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing tasks in a timely manner; demonstrates ability to work independently; meets deadlines and handles large volumes of work.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Predominately-sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100% of the workday).
The employee is required to regularly use hands and fingers; talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to walk.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.
The employee usually works in a quiet environment.
Disclaimer:
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Deringer reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.