Ecolab is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Talent Acquisition team.
What’s in it For You:
- The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
- The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
- Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world
- Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!
What You Will Do:
- Screen talent pools and confirm basic qualifications, skill set, interest, job fit, salary requirements, career pipeline and work authorization
- Source candidates through multiple channels, to include extensive use of our internet related recruiting systems
- Conduct phone screen interviews to identify qualified candidates and partner with managers throughout the staffing process
- Partner with hiring managers and HR business partners to develop effective marketplace recruitment strategies
- Identify target industries, companies, user groups, professional associations or education institutions to proactively create pools of qualified candidates
- Develop internal and external networks to support passive sourcing efforts
- Promote the Ecolab brand to build and maintain a reputation as an Employer of Choice
- Attend career fairs/recruiting events
- Attract top entry-level talent by executing a robust recruiting strategy
- Consult with HR and hiring managers on talent market information, hiring trends and recruiting best practices
- Identify and help lead initiatives that drive hiring efficiencies and improvements to our recruitment efforts
- Assist with other recruitment tasks as needed
- Related administrative responsibilities and miscellaneous projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or equivalent
- 1 year of experience in recruiting or Human Resources
- Immigration sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to demonstrate a successful record of using rapport-building phone skills (listening, probing, persuading) in previous recruiting assignments
- Ability to effectively use interviewing techniques to evaluate candidates’ qualifications in relation to the position requirements to determine a successful match and provide accurate, actionable feedback to hiring managers
- Working knowledge of OFCCP requirements
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships
- Must project poise and confidence
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Knowledge and experience using Workday
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:
Benefits
Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
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