Talent Acquisition Specialist (Tech & Diversity Initiatives)

| Northwest Suburbs
Sorry, this job was removed at 11:31 a.m. (CST) on Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Find out who's hiring in Northwest Suburbs.
See all HR + Recruiting jobs in Northwest Suburbs
Apply
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

At Paylocity, we create software that makes companies – especially their HR teams – better, faster, and stronger. We give clients the tools they need to make their companies run, and give our employees a rewarding company culture – all putting us in a category of our own. Join us and learn what makes us unique!

We’re a fast-growing company ready to revolutionize the payroll and HR world for hundreds of thousands of businesses by delivering innovative technology and support. We seek the best and brightest to help us create the future of our talent solutions – enabling our customers to better develop their employees. Our own employees are equally important to us: We work hard to provide the best work environment for our employees, and are dedicated to giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist who has experience in recruiting technical positions with a proven track record in attracting diverse talent. This role will be heavily involved in building partnerships in the community, attending events, and creating innovative strategies to attract diverse talent. The successful candidate should have a passion for recruiting and have outstanding organizational and communication skills.

Performance Objectives

  • Improve upon existing practices and develop innovative strategies to attract diverse employees.
  • Review resumes for external postings and provide hiring manager a diverse slate of candidates.
  • Implement strategies and initiatives to improve recruiting, selection, orientation, development & retention of talent for the organization. 
  • Responsible for the staffing function from employment requisitions, job postings, recruiting and on-boarding of new employees. 
  • Partner with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition Management team to establish position requirements and recruitment priorities. 
  • Conduct interviews by telephone, recommend and schedule candidates for further interviews. 
  • Be the point of contact for candidates during their onsite interviews including initial greeting, employment application paperwork and administering assessment tests. 
  • Consult and make recommendations to hiring managers on interview process and candidate selection.
  • Maintain communication with active candidates during the hiring process to ensure continued interest and to address and anticipate issues. 
  • Responsible for recruitment advertising and working in conjunction with other Talent Acquisition professionals to establish a unified recruitment message.
  • Maintain metrics for open and filled positions. 
  • Utilize ATS and documentation for all candidate communication.

Required Experience

  • Bachelors Degree required
  • 3+ years of experience in recruiting with a technical focus, along with a solid track record in creating diversity strategies in a fast-paced/high-volume environment
  • Proven ability in hunting and hiring candidates that have proven to be successful in their positions 
  • Knowledge of applicant tracking software a plus
  • Strong skills in interpersonal communication, writing, and organization
  • Customer service orientation 
  • Ability to handle confidential information with great sensitivity
  • Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with occasional supervision 
  • Familiarity with Talent Acquisition concepts, practices and procedures
  • Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel)
  • This role is a combination of remote and working in our Schaumburg office.
  • Flexibility to travel for events is required.

Our award-winning culture has made this the place employees want to be. We have plenty of opportunities for you to grow your career within Paylocity, and offer benefits like Tuition Reimbursement so you can continue to learn and develop your skills. You could say our growth game is strong. We also reward hard work with a flexible, casual work environment and plenty of perks. From picnics, to game nights, to holiday parties, there’s no shortage of ways to have fun.

We also offer the following benefits and perks:

· Competitive pay

· Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)

· Flexible work hours

· Paid Parental Leave

· Ample volunteer opportunities and events

· Health and wellness program

· Stock purchasing options (NASDAQ: PCTY)

Visit Paylocity.com/careers to learn more about working at Paylocity. Also be sure to check out what past and present employees have to say about us and our CEO on Glassdoor. Check out our many Awards here!!

Learn more about us and stay connected: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Glassdoor.

At Paylocity, “We” is what makes us different. We are committed to fostering a culture that honors diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds, knowing that each makes us stronger and collectively unbeatable together. We actively cultivate these differences as we engage each other in driving innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. Paylocity is an equal opportunity employer. 

Read Full Job Description
Apply Now
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

Location

Our office has modern workspaces, a cafe, and a gym. But since we're a talent-anywhere company, you may find our team members all over Chicagoland.

Similar Jobs

Apply Now
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.
Learn more about PaylocityFind similar jobs