The Talent Acquisition Coordinator partners with HRBPs and hiring managers to develop and implement sourcing and hiring strategies, evaluate talent needs, and select candidates while maintaining recruitment best practices.
Background on The Lucky Foundation
The Lucky Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation who was founded to honor the fallen, empower communities, and preserve the legacy of service, is seeking volunteer leaders to join its dynamic Advisory Board Committee.
Honoring our fallen heroes, both those who have served and those who protect our local communities, is a vital act of remembrance and gratitude. It is our duty to recognize their sacrifices, not only at a national level but also within our local communities and at a personal level.
Community involvement has a crucial role in honoring our heroes. It allows us to collectively express our appreciation and uphold the values our heroes embodied. Moreover, it enables families to pass down the legacy of their loved ones, instilling in younger generations the importance of patriotism, integrity, and selflessness.
Numerous ways exist to honor our heroes, their families, and their sacrifices. Through volunteering, donating, or simply expressing our gratitude, we can individually contribute to preserving their memory and upholding the ideals they fought for. These acts of remembrance serve as a reminder of the unwavering commitment and bravery of those who have given so much to safeguard our freedoms and protect our communities. Unite with us in honoring our fallen heroes.
The Lucky Foundation is seeking a human resource expert to join our Advisory Board of Directors as the Talent Acquisition Coordinator.
Job Summary
The Talent Acquisition Coordinator works closely with HRBPs and hiring managers to ensure sourcing and hiring strategies are followed. They partner with business leaders and hiring managers to evaluate their talent requirements and fulfill hiring plans along with business timelines. They use social media platforms and other job-established networks to discover and attract experienced, diverse talent to join our team. It is also their primary responsibility to screen and select candidates efficiently by assessing both their previous experience and culture fit.
Responsibilities
- Continuously challenge how we work, drive improvements, and bring state-of-the-art practices into the evolution of our Acquisition Team.
- Provides guidance and direction to other recruiters and manages the recruiter’s effectiveness in meeting their performance goals.
- Increasing the quality of hire by proactively developing qualified and targeted talent pools with active and passive candidates for all business units by making use of a variety of channels.
- CRM and recruitment marketing activities to nurture the talent pools established and to ensure their continuous engagement with our company.
- Oversees the policy, process, and operations of the new hire onboarding process.
- Drives Talent Acquisition strategies and their deployment with a focus on securing a strong talent pipeline.
- Offers a consultative approach to the business, working with the different department sectors and Talent Acquisition teams to help address short and long-term staffing needs.
- Drive Talent Acquisition Team excellence in delivering against key recruitment metrics.
- Works alongside the organization to implement the best assessment tools and enhance hiring Manager capabilities.
- All other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience
- A minimum of 2-3 years of talent acquisition experience (Required)
Thank you for your interest!
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The Lucky Foundation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. The Lucky Foundation will not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental and physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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