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Our Altoona, PA Office has a fabulous opportunity for a passionate, motivated individual who is seeking career growth while working in on of the fastest growing industries...Staffing! We provide local staffing with a personal touch! Simply put, at Spherion we find people jobs and love what we do! We understand the importance of hiring the best talent. The right resource can transform the business environment. Founded on 70 years of workforce expertise, our goal is to match the right talent with the right client. Connecting candidates with a fulfilling career opportunity enables them to live the life they love! We are currently hiring for a team member to work at our office in Altoona, PA. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment that allows you to grow your skills as a staffing professional, then we are the company for you! What it means to be a Recruiter: You will be responsible for full life cycle recruiting across a wide variety of skills sets.  You will act as a trusted client adviser as well as a candidate advocate.  Some of your responsibilities will include:  Source, Screen and Interview candidates. Compete background checks and references for potential employers. Manage all on-boarding activities to ensure compliance. Serve as employee advocate offering coaching when needed to drive towards success.  Some reasons you might enjoy working as a Staffing Specialist with Spherion:  You want to work in a collaborative environment where you can learn and build your skills.  You enjoy problem-solving and want the opportunity to shine in a competitive environment.  You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can impact and benefit people’s lives.  We're seeking: An innovative thinker who will genuinely enjoy building lasting relationships with our community.  Someone with high energy, good communication skills and a sense of humor is a must.  Minimum Requirements: High school diploma required, 2-year business degree is preferred (or the equivalent in related work experience.) At least one year of customer service experience. Spherion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions based solely on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected group status.

At this company, we manufacture engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets at six production sites located in the USA and Canada. We are the largest North American producer by volume in the rail and large diameter pipe markets, and we hold leading positions in the Western Canada oil country tubular goods, small diameter pipe and West Coast plate markets. This company offers competitive wages and benefits along with training, apprenticeships and development programs to help you accomplish your professional objectives. We encourage our employees to continue their education by providing tuition reimbursement and training opportunities. And our open door policy fosters a culture of open communication that allows every employee to have a voice in the company. It's how the best ideas come to light-and why the best people choose to work here.We are seeking a Senior Recruiter to join our team for a long-term temporary role (1-3yrs). This individual will be responsible for recruiting entry level to experienced managers and directors for our various U. S locations. The Senior Recruiter will manage the full life cycle recruiting process which includes managing both Hiring Manager and candidate relationships, strategic sourcing, cold calling, and offer negotiations. If you are self-motivated, results-oriented, and passionate about recruiting, we encourage you to apply!Responsibilities:Responsibilities Develop and maintain a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates Build a business partner relationship with both HR and Hiring Managers Utilize various recruiting techniques such as cold calling, social media, associations, and niche sites to identify and recruit top talent into the organization Thoroughly screen and present candidates with the necessary knowledge and experience in relation to position requirements Manage and coordinate candidate communication and interview scheduling Negotiate and extend offers of employment Coordinate pre-employment activities with Human Resource GeneralistsWorking hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSkills:Must have experience with cold calling and social media recruiting Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Must be proficient in MS Office Suite Agency and corporate recruiting experience are strongly preferredUse Korn Ferry and Workday regularlyEducation:BachelorsExperience:4-7 yearsQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field is required Minimum 3 years' manufacturing/engineering recruiting experience Minimum 5 years' high-volume, technical recruiting/remote location recruiting experienceCan work remotely if you can be in Pueblo when needed! Apply at spherion.com!Benefits offered!Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. No one works harder for you than Spherion. EEO Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services or any other classification protected by law.For Colorado Residents Only: The hourly range for Colorado residents is $15.00 to $25.00/hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Spherion is expanding our local team. If you are looking to help people find their next career, join a growing industry, work in a fast-paced profession, consider being a recruiter.Responsibilities:The primary responsibilities of a Recruiter with Spherion will be to:Embody the Spherion vision to drive careers, grow business and better the communities we call homeHave a passion for finding people jobsHave a constant razor focus on improving the Spherion candidate experienceComplete all required Spherion role-based trainingExecute with excellence the Spherion Operating ModelDocument all activity and communicationActively prepare for an participate in team meetings and team projects. The specific role responsibilities of a Recruiter with Spherion will include, but not be limited to:Use active listening, interpersonal communication and critical thinking skills to conduct quality candidate interviewsUse administrative skills to follow mandatory recruiting model process to determine qualified Spherion candidatesUse critical thinking skills to determine best-fit job opportunities, industries, career paths and professions for qualified candidatesAdminister skills assessmentsFacilitate employment verification, background checks, drug screens, credit checksVerify PPE Proactively develop, manage, nurture and maintain core skill candidate pipelinesExecute Community Based Recruiting (local networking, career fairs, grassroots efforts)Utilize written and verbal communication skills to facilitate regular candidate communicationsProactively develop candidate lead and candidate referral sourcesActively participate and work the candidate referral programFacilitate employee care programsUse problem solving skills to work through employee relations issues as necessaryUse time management skills to ensure completion of all daily tasks assignedUse critical thinking to constantly look for ways to improve processes, time management, productivity, and candidate experience that will ultimately lead to higher performance and achievementWorking hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSkills:Proficiency with all Microsoft and Google Suite applications and overall ability to navigate technology toolsCritical skills necessary for success as a Recruiter include: organizational, administrative, active listening, interpersonal communication, written and verbal communication, problem solving, critical thinking, time managementAdditional skills preferred for success as a Recruiter with Spherion include:Bilingual Spanish and English-reading, writing and speakingProven experience working in an end-user customer service industries like retail, restaurant, hospitality, customer service call-center, etc.Education:High SchoolExperience:0-1 yearsQualifications:High School Diploma/GEDBachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant recruiting experience Qualified candidates please apply.Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. No one works harder for you than Spherion. EEO Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services or any other classification protected by law.