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Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Gallopade International has an immediate vacant position for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the recruitment and onboarding process within a growing company. This role will assist with job posting, candidate screening, scheduling interviews, conducting background checks, and ensuring a smooth transition for new hires. This person will be responsible for administrative tasks, maintaining applicant tracking systems, and collaborating with hiring managers and the HR team to attract top talent. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role. This position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources.

Objectives for this Position:

  • Represents the company through professional, quality recruiting and advertising practices at community events, face-to-face and virtual settings, and by maintaining enthusiastic and positive relationships with potential candidates.
  • Coordinates recruiting, hiring and general onboarding logistics to include internal/external marketing, checking references, scheduling interviews, employment information, and benefits.
  • Develop and implement creative and innovative sourcing strategies and techniques to build a pipeline of qualified candidates.
  • Position description development and fit for organizational needs, specifically targeted at future growth vacancies.
  • Research, design, develop, and lead innovative recruitment campaigns to find and secure a worker-ready talent pool.
  • Identify key development locations and build a pool of qualified applicants for each location and/or role type relevant to the business area.
  • Develop and undertake pre-screening activities with new candidates and maintain strategies to regularly update prospective candidate profiles in readiness for recruitment needs.
  • Keep a strong network of recruiting sources, businesses, and industry-relevant stakeholders, including internal individuals of interest, which provide a rich source of quality candidates or leads for recruitment activities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, or related software
  • Excellent interpersonal and counseling skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
  • Ability to design and implement full-cycle recruitment programs

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and three years of corporate recruiting experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to collaborate with hiring directors in creating recruiting materials that stand out
  • Knowledge of the recruiting process, resources, and avenues
  • Relationship building skills: can build rapport quickly and professionally
  • Experience designing, developing, and supporting organization-wide talent management programs that cover talent development, coaching, succession planning, data analytics, and relationship management
  • Experience in all areas of sourcing, such as the internet, social media, networking, employee referrals, job postings, as well as conducting open houses and virtual job fairs
  • Experience in working with applicant tracking systems

About Us:

Gallopade International, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of over 15,000 educational products focusing on social studies, science, and reading. Founded by author Carole Marsh in 1979, Gallopade is a second-generation family-run business focused on providing high-quality print and digital instructional materials. For more than 40 years, Gallopade has been partnering with educators to provide resources that are fun, educational, and effective.

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to [email protected].

Job Type:

Full-time

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Monday to Friday