Talent Acquisition Manager

Company: FosterThomas
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

FosterThomas, Inc. is a leading HR Management and Consulting firm.We are supporting a client,a premier general contractor headquartered in the Washington DC Metro region with offices in Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Dallas, TX and Denver, CO, in their search for an Talent Acquisition Manager.The Manager of Talent Acquisition will develop and lead the recruiting strategy for the company.Functions:

• Develop a recruiting strategy to position the company as a preferred employer in the construction industry
• Plan, develop and implement processes to attract, evaluate, and refer candidates for open positions
• Oversee the recruiting process proactively identify needs, create job descriptions, post positions, interview candidates, and facilitate the interview process with hiring managers, perform reference verifications, conduct background investigations, order and review required screenings and coordinate orientation.
• Manage the applicant tracking system
• Oversee the recruiting budget
• Lead continual automation efforts for the recruiting and onboarding process
• Partner with executive leadership and the director of human resources to enhance the recruiting program, policies and procedures
• Evaluate and communicate key recruiting metrics to ensure positions are filled efficiently and effectively
• Develop and manage outreach programs with high schools, trade schools, workforce development programs, community colleges and universities in the geographic areas of business operations
• Participate in community events, committees, etc. to further develop recruiting relationships
• Exhibit confidentiality with executive, employee, and corporate information
• Ability to communicate professionally with executives, internal departments, corporate staff, site teams, clients, subcontractors, vendors, carriers and candidates
• Perform additional duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Self-starter, strong work ethic and a team playerEducation:
    • BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field
    • 3-5 years of recruiting experience; recruiting in the construction industry a plusPhysical Responsibilities:
      • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop, and kneel
      • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
      • Light to moderate lifting is required
      • Regular, consistent in-office hours required
      • Possess good hearing (normal or correctedEEO Statement: FosterThomas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunities in recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and disciplinary action with regard to the terms and conditions of employment. FosterThomas does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, age, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity genetic information, sexual orientation, or sex, including pregnancy and childbirth, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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