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Contract Recruiter

Job title: Contract Recruiter
Contract type: Freelance
Location: Albany
Discipline: Retail
Remote: No
Reference: 407534
Contact name: Mary Kate Kane

Job description

Key Accountabilities
• In partnership with HR partner, manage the recruitment process with the objective of identifying candidates who have high potential and are the right fit within the organization;
• Responsible for sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates while creating influential candidate relationships;
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates to effectively minimize the time required to fill open positions;
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with candidates, managers, and the senior team as needed;
• Research and recommend new sources to recruit active and passive candidates, as well as understand and research the competitive landscape to source for top talent;
• Manage all aspects of Workday; from posting open positions, processing applicants, all candidate communication throughout the recruitment phases, closing open requisitions, etc.;
• Manage all administrative functions, including updating Open Position Reports;
• Report the progress on assigned vacancies on a regular basis; provide regular feedback on the performance of the recruitment process;
• Special staffing projects and peak season staffing as needed;
• Ensure effective recruitment processes for business/department leaders;
• Ensure all recruitment needs are carried out in an efficient and cost-effective manner;
• Liaise with recruitment agencies as needed;
• Update job descriptions and job specifications as needed.
Job Requirements
• Proven three to five years direct experience in a multi-unit retail recruiting capacity in premium luxury markets;
• Large volume Client Services Center experience is a plus;
• Prior experience using Workday HRIS system;
• Bachelors’ Degree from college or university;
• Good understanding of sourcing and selection techniques in various markets;
• Timely follow through of key initiatives, time and project management, strong background in wide range of job categories in retail and corporate environments;
• Strong interview skills with a proven ability to select high-quality talent; experience on selection methodologies and testing for competencies; fiscal responsibility;
• Able to manage multiple open positions at once;
• Creative approach to sourcing qualified candidates;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must be a self-starter who is performance driven, goal oriented and a team player;
• A strong commitment to company values and achieve goals;
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with discretion;
• Knowledge of recruiting/placement laws and practices. 

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