Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Our Company

General Position Summary

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Embody, uphold and champion Lids Core Values: Leadership, Integrity, Dedication and Service in all work performed, interactions and communications.
• Develop, implement, and maintain recruitment and placement strategies, policies, systems, and procedures, including selection techniques to identify, attract, and hire high quality employees
• Proactively research and investigate innovative sourcing strategies and sources both active and passive candidates through all viable avenues
• Manage Lids employment brand; Prepare and post descriptions of job opportunities and collaborates with compensation function to ensure alignment of accompanying compensation schedules
• Develop and implement solutions to ensure continuous improvement of talent acquisition & retention processes and tools through system administration of the applicant tracking system and use of other established recruiting metrics
• Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs & employee retention; Trains hiring managers on current recruitment and sourcing trends
• Develop and implement pipeline talent strategies such as internship programs and university partnerships
• Screen and interview applicants and gather information regarding education, experience, training, job skills, salary requirements, availability, interest level, and relocation needs
• Ensure adherence to all legal compliance requirements in all recruiting and hiring processes
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of recruiting, retention and engagement issues and trends, labor laws, and legislative initiatives that have short- and long-term implications on the profitability of the business
• Coordinate relocation process, when applicable
• Handle external advertising, applicant tracking, employee referral, and other recruitment incentive programs and campaigns
• Conduct exit interviews and reports on trends and themes
• Select, appoint, and oversee third party vendors; manage supplier relationships; and ensure vendor performance metrics are appropriate and monitored
• Other duties as needed.
   

Additional Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer Focus: Ensure that the customer perspective is the driving force behind all decisions and activities; craft and implement practices that meet the company's needs.
• Communication: Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media in a manner that engages them and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Building Trust: Interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of Lids Sports Group.
• Contribution to Team Success: Actively participate as a member of the HR team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Decision Making: Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; use effective customer-focused approaches for recommending course of action or developing a solution; taking action that is consistent with facts as well as impact to the business
   

Job Required Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and one – three years relevant experience in Human Resources.
• Experience utilizing talent analytics and Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Strong strategy, research and analytical skills
• Ability to effectively present detailed information in a manner that can be easily understood and acted upon by non-SMEs 
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with online recruiting resources
• Must be able to handle highly sensitive information with absolute confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and feel comfortable initiating interaction with hiring managers of all levels, including Executive level
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal recruiting and employment laws
• Adept at utilizing MS Office products
• Must have a strong customer focus and be able to effectively and quickly build relationships and establish trust, and respect at all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence others and gain consensus
• Effective organization skills and detail orientation
   

Preferred Job Required Knowledge & Skills

Education

Reports To

Manager of Talent & Development