Job description

Job Overview

BayOne Solutions is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a remote contract assignment lasting 1 month, with the possibility of an extension. The role focuses on building talent pipelines, supporting regional hiring needs, and improving recruiting processes for both experienced and entry-level hiring.

Key Responsibilities

Source candidates through professional networking, employee referrals, internet-based search tools, and other recruiting channels.
Build and maintain a database of potential candidates, including competitor talent profiles.
Develop pipeline strategies to keep qualified candidates engaged for future openings.
Use current and emerging staffing technologies to support recruitment efforts.
Oversee the regional recruiting budget and manage cost-effective use of job advertisements and third-party recruiters.
Create a preferred vendor list of external recruiters and coordinate discounted rate negotiations with staffing leadership.
Screen, interview, and assess applicants as needed while keeping candidate records updated in the Taleo Talent Management System.
Prepare staffing metrics for the region, monitor colleague retention trends, and advise regional leaders on factors affecting turnover.
Train and coach hiring managers and Colleague Resource Generalists on use of the Taleo Talent Management System.
Support user adoption through system updates and onboarding guidance for new users.
Help managers learn behavioral interviewing methods and other candidate evaluation tools.
Provide staffing process training and guidance to Colleague Resources Generalists.

Required Skills

Understanding of employment laws and hiring practices
Experience with e-recruitment tools and systems
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer tools
Strong planning and organizational ability
Effective negotiation capability
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to collaborate in a team setting
Ability to meet or exceed performance goals

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. PHR or SPHR certification is also preferred. The ideal candidate should have 4 years of staffing experience, including 3 years as a direct recruiter in a high-volume and hard-to-fill environment. Experience recruiting in the insurance industry is preferred, and familiarity with the Virtual Edge Candidate Management System is an advantage.

Additional Information

This is a contract role with an initial duration of 1 month and a possibility of extension. The position is remote.