At Spherion, we are a national recruiting and staffing enterprise that blends the resources of a global talent company with the local insights of our independent franchise owners. We're a pioneer in the staffing industry with over 75 years of experience, and our mission is to drive careers, grow businesses, and better the communities we call home. We are dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives by connecting job seekers with meaningful employment that offers purpose, growth, and financial stability.
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We are looking for a proactive and strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our corporate office in Fort Wayne, IN. This is a crucial role where you will be an internal expert, responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent for our own critical recruiting, sales, operations, and leadership positions. You will directly impact the growth and success of our teams and markets across Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Louisville/Jeffersonville, and Northwest Ohio.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to identify and engage a diverse range of candidates for a variety of our corporate roles. You will leverage your local knowledge, amplified by Spherion's national resources, to find the best people.
- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Take ownership of the entire recruitment lifecycle for open positions. This includes creating compelling job descriptions that reflect our mission, screening resumes, conducting in-depth interviews, and negotiating and extending offers.
- Talent Pipelining: Proactively build and nurture a strong pipeline of passive candidates for future opportunities. You will use a variety of tools and platforms, including our proprietary systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, social media, and local community events to cultivate relationships with qualified individuals who align with the Spherion brand.
- Business Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to our franchise owners and internal leadership across our different markets. You will gain a deep understanding of their specific hiring needs, team dynamics, and business goals to make placements that make a real difference.
- Employer Branding: Serve as a brand ambassador for Spherion. You will help promote our unique culture and values to attract high-quality candidates who are passionate about our mission of helping others succeed.
- Candidate Experience: Champion a positive and engaging experience for every candidate. This means providing timely, empathetic, and professional communication throughout the hiring process, embodying Spherion's value of being "engaged" with a true interest in their success.
- Process Improvement: Track and analyze key recruitment metrics to continuously measure effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure a streamlined, efficient, and insight-driven hiring process.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruiting software.
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, preferably in a corporate environment.
- A proven ability to recruit for a variety of roles, including sales, operations, and leadership positions.
- Strong understanding of recruitment marketing, employer branding, and modern talent acquisition best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
- A self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to our various market locations.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is a plus.
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. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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 Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).