Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced  Talent Acquisition Specialist (contract) for our global talent acquisition team, located in Reno, NV.  This is a contract role that could develop into a permanant FTE position. 

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will take the lead in providing recruiting support for recruitment activities for our Reno, NV facility within Charles River Labs. You will carry a group of approved, open requisitions and proactively fill those positions in a timely, cost effective, and quality driven manner. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in strategic, high-impact projects and initiatives related to the ongoing development of the global talent acquisition function.

Additional responsibilites include:
•    Effectively partner with hiring managers to better understand business needs and assess position goals and requirements;
•    Use various cost-effective sourcing strategies, such as internet job boards, networking, resume mining, social networking, cold calling, college/university recruiting and job fairs to attract a diverse pipeline of candidates; 
•    Pre-screen all applicable candidates, recommending candidates to hiring manager based on detailed requirements of position and job competencies; provide manager with reasoning for advancing candidate;
•    Establish credibility and remain engaged with hiring managers and senior management to stay abreast of hiring process;
•    Ensure recruitment activity is updated in an accurate, compliant and timely manner within the applicant tracking system;
•    Track, report and support future staffing initiatives; 
•    Serve as role model/mentor to other staff members;
•    Proactively work with hiring managers and human resources business partners regarding future organizational structure;
•    Systematic and proactive approach with hiring managers across all business lines regarding recruitment cost controls; 
•    Proactive partnership with HR business partners when an employee or hiring manager issue is identified;
•    Continued recommendation for improving full life cycle recruiting strategies; 
•    Lead and collaborate on projects/reports related to ongoing corporate recruitment initiatives as required; 
•    May escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary;
•    Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations;
•    Assist with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor;
•    Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

The following are minimum requirements related to the Talent Acquisition Specialist position. 

•    High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred;
•    A minimum 5 years’ related experience in recruiting; with at least 2 years of recruitment experience in a corporate (not agency) environment;
•    Ability to multi-task in fast paced changing environment;
•    Skilled at planning and prioritizing work activities; able to easily adapt as goals, priorities, and role responsibilities may change;
•    Proficiency in using IT staffing tools (i.e. ATS, internet job boards, networking and social media);
•    Demonstrated experience working with all levels of executives and management;
•    Must have strong interviewing and closing skills;
•    Self-motivated with ability to operate independently, work proactively, and achieve optimal results;
•    Ability to work in independently and prioritize a heavy work load in fast paced environment;
•    Proven track record of establishing innovative recruiting initiatives;
•    Solid presentation skills to HR business partners and hiring managers regarding identified and needed recruitment strategies;
•    Ability to partner with human resources business partner for present/future staffing needs;
•    Ability to identify and resolve complex problems;
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills and high level of interpersonal skills
•    Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
•    SHRM Certification (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP) is desirable, or a plus

The pay range for this position is $35.00-42.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.