Job Description

Akkodis is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 06+ Months Contract position with our Direct Client located in Syracuse, NY(Hybrid) .

Pay Range: $30 - $33/hr on W2; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job Description:

To execute recruitment strategies and full lifecycle recruitment process to hire top talent for the organization through sourcing and assessing applicants.

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Strong communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt approach and consider what is important to the audience by tailoring message accordingly to source talent and promote the National Grid brand.
• Proven skills in sourcing candidates using a variety of methods, e.g. database searches, internet job postings, campus recruitment, cold calling, candidate referrals and networking.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop, execute and drive the implementation of talent acquisition plans and strategies, assuring a qualified, diverse pool of candidates to fill open positions as well as talent gaps identified through the succession planning process.
• Attract, develop and maintain a “ready now” candidate pool through such means as continuous review of resumes, cold calling recommended external candidates, and career fairs.
• This position will also mainly cover facilitation of candidate background checks and drug screen process and completing necessary paperwork.
• This position will be assisting various recruiters across NY and MA.
• This job will also be involved in working directly with candidates and hiring managers.
• Provide follow-up correspondence to candidates on recruitment status. Update candidate records and job postings in applicant tracking system.
• Facilitate new hire on-boarding paperwork.
• Potential to conduct candidate phone screens and make job offers.
• Other tasks and projects, as assigned and needed.
• Screen candidates to ascertain fit to available position using behavioral and competency-based interview methodologies.
• Understand National Grid’s vision, business model, employee value proposition, benefits, and total rewards philosophy to engage candidates.
• Drive results utilizing metrics (i.e., time to fill, testing, retention) to assess performance of recruitment strategies in a fast paced and high volume environment.
• Design an efficient network and provide required training and perform various talent retention activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of innovative, cost effective and consistent strategic workforce plans to meet the staffing requirements of the business functions via internal and external applicants.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 1 year recruitment experience required with a track record of success in a high volume, fast paced corporate environment within HR
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems, OFCCP, federal, state and local laws and regulations capability requirements
• Capable of analyzing collective bargaining agreements to ensure recruitment practices align with intent, spirit and terms of contract
• Proficiency in data analytics and Excel
• Must have knowledge and experience working with represented workforce (Collective Bargaining Agreement) employees

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Ayush Garg at 610-735-6513 or [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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