We have a current opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Associate on a contract basis. The position will be based in Plainsboro, NJ.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (fully onsite)
- Hours: 6-2pm or 7-3pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
Responsibilities:
- Providing tactical support to the Talent Acquisition (TA) team.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with hiring managers, senior leadership, Talent Acquisition, and other coordinators/administrators in the organization.
- Building and maintaining relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process by scheduling candidate interviews (phone, video, in-person) including travel.
- Working closely with the TA team to ensure all interviews are confirmed.
- Partnering with the HR leadership and TA team on reporting/metrics.
- Documenting, tracking, and maintaining records and the status of requisitions in the applicant tracking system.
- Developing tools and solutions for recurring requests. Suggesting process improvements to help create efficiencies.
- Manage background checks in the HireRight system.
- Providing responsive and proactive customer service via telephone, e-mail, etc.
- Managing, reviewing, and sending HR and/or recruiting-related correspondence and documents to hiring managers and candidates.
- Coordinating virtual or in-person meetings and assist with all company special events.
- Performing various administrative duties that support the HR function.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of project management, administrative or scheduling experience in a team-oriented professional services environment
- 2+ years of experience working with all Microsoft Office tools with particular proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- 2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced environment while effectively coping with change
- Focus on details and a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
- Team oriented with the willingness to learn
- High School Diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- Experience with Workday or other ATS is preferred