Sources, screens, and recruits candidates for mining and technical roles. Partners with hiring managers, manages the full recruitment lifecycle from job postings through offers, and builds local talent pipelines through networking, job fairs, and industry events in the Elko region.
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team onsite for a project-based opportunity with our client, a prominent gold mining company in the Elko, NV area. This role is pivotal in identifying, attracting, and securing top talent to support the company's ongoing and upcoming projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Talent Sourcing & Recruitment: Develop and execute innovative strategies to source, engage, and hire high-caliber candidates for various roles within the company, with a focus on mining and technical positions.
- Candidate Screening & Selection: Conduct thorough screenings and initial interviews to evaluate candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
- Collaboration with Hiring Managers: Partner closely with hiring managers to understand specific hiring needs and provide strategic recruitment guidance.
- Process Management: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job postings and candidate outreach to interview coordination and offer negotiation.
- Local Outreach & Networking: Leverage local networks and resources to attract talent within the Elko region, including attending job fairs and industry events.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably within the mining, construction, or industrial sectors.
- Local Knowledge: Strong understanding of the local labor market in the Elko, NV area.
- Skills: Proven ability to source and recruit for technical and specialized roles. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for work visa sponsorship.
- Preference: Local candidates only. Familiarity with the mining industry is a plus.
- Authorization: Authorized to work in the US without work visa sponsorship
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