Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist

Job Title:<\/span><\/span><\/b> Talent Acquisition and Retention Specialist
<\/span><\/span>Department:<\/span><\/span><\/b> People Operations
<\/span><\/span>Grade/Level:<\/span><\/span><\/b> Mid\-Level
<\/span><\/span>Reporting To:<\/span><\/span><\/b> Head of People Operations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Job Summary<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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The <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Talent Acquisition and Retention Specialist<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span> is responsible for designing and executing strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top talent that aligns with the company\u2019s mission and goals. This role focuses on building a robust talent pipeline, ensuring a seamless candidate experience, and implementing initiatives that enhance employee retention and engagement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in sourcing, screening, and onboarding processes, as well as the ability to develop retention strategies that promote a positive employee experience and foster long\-term commitment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Talent Acquisition<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding new hires.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract high\-caliber candidates.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Build relationships with external recruitment agencies, educational institutions, and professional networks to identify potential talent.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, create job descriptions, and design effective hiring processes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Ensure a positive candidate experience by maintaining clear communication and a professional approach throughout the recruitment process.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Track recruitment metrics to measure the success of sourcing and hiring strategies.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Employee Retention and Engagement<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Design and implement strategies to improve employee engagement and satisfaction.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Conduct stay interviews and exit interviews to identify trends and opportunities for improving retention.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Partner with leadership to develop career development programs and growth opportunities for employees.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Monitor industry trends to ensure competitive compensation, benefits, and workplace practices.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Lead initiatives to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion, supporting the overall employee experience.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Employer Branding<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Strengthen the company\u2019s employer brand by promoting a positive image to potential candidates and the wider talent market.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling recruitment marketing materials, including job postings, social media content, and employee testimonials.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Represent the company at job fairs, industry events, and other networking opportunities to attract talent.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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HR Systems and Reporting<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Maintain and update applicant tracking systems (ATS) to ensure accurate candidate and recruitment data.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Generate reports on recruitment and retention metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Leverage HR analytics to identify and address gaps in talent acquisition and retention efforts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
Qualifications and Experience<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Bachelor\u2019s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or HR roles.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Proven success in developing and implementing recruitment and retention strategies.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Technical know\-how of various HRIS Software applications such as HR Breezy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Certifications such as SHRM\-CP, PHR, or equivalent are a plus.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Skills and Competencies<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with candidates and employees at all levels.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Expertise in sourcing techniques, including social media recruiting and networking.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Ability to design and execute engagement and retention programs effectively.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to inform decision\-making.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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High level of adaptability and the ability to work in a fast\-paced environment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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