Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary functions of this position are to deliver a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers while leading the daily employment office functions. The position leads and develops a small team of Specialists or Recruiters.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a fast-paced or operational environment, with experience working closely with hiring managers
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to build, analyze, and explain recruiting reports (time to fill, pipeline health, requisition aging), with a high level of attention to detail
• Experience improving or creating recruiting processes, with clear examples of changes made or workflows built
• Ability to balance hands-on recruiting with reporting and operational responsibilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, and work effectively with hiring managers
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to support and work across recruiters (not a siloed structure)
• Ability to quickly learn Tracking Management System
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Stable work history with reasonable tenure (no consistent job hopping)
• Must be able to provide professional references upon request

WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE IN A CANDIDATE

• Has built or maintained recruiting reports (Excel or ATS) and can explain metrics like time to fill, pipeline, or req aging
• Has identified gaps in recruiting or onboarding processes and helped improve or standardize them
• Has supported or guided other recruiters, even without a formal leadership title
• Has worked in environments where they balanced recruiting with reporting, coordination, or operational tasks
• Can give examples of working closely with hiring managers and influencing hiring decisions

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sources, screens, and performs preliminary interviews on potential candidates
• Coordinates site interviews with appropriate hiring manager to select qualified candidates for project specific requirements and make contingent employment offers based on federal/state law
• Manages assigned employment requisitions including reviewing, editing, and final approval of completed requisitions
• Tracks and reports data on staffing plan processes using computer software programs that may include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software databases
• Assists in building and managing Employment Staffing Plans by entering information related to employment and hiring requirements
• Builds and updates job descriptions based on project and scope of work
• Coordinates and conducts redeployment initiatives (proactive communication with employees prior to anticipated end date)
• Conducts operational and administrative portions of the hire process (background checks, drug screen, health screen, I9 compliance, E-Verify compliance, employment paperwork, site specific requirements)
• Serves as point of contact for portion of employment process for internal partners at the job site (Lead for processing or portion of recruiting efforts)
• Directs work of subordinate Talent Acquisition Specialists and/or Recruiters and provides input to performance evaluation discussions
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• PHR or SHRM-CP
• Knowledge of employment laws/compliance
• Experience in: Administration, Customer Service, Human Resources, Industrial Construction and/or Nuclear Industries

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work will be in a general office environment with occasional work in an industrial location
• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs

ESPO Corporation www.espocorp.com 630-789-2525 View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs

Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.