Are you a highly organised and efficient individual with a passion for recruitment? This Seasonal Hiring Specialist role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant contribution to our seasonal hiring efforts. This is a temporary, fixed-term contract, ideal for those seeking a challenging and rewarding role.
Seasonal Hiring Specialist Job Profile
This role is pivotal in ensuring we have the right people in place for our peak seasonal period. You will be responsible for the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing candidates to conducting interviews and onboarding new hires. Success in this role requires strong communication, organisational skills, and a proactive approach.
You will work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. You will also be responsible for managing the candidate experience, ensuring a positive and efficient process for all applicants.
Seasonal Hiring Specialist Job Description
As a Seasonal Hiring Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our seasonal recruitment drive. You'll be responsible for managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial candidate sourcing through to offer and onboarding. This involves developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies, managing job postings, screening applicants, conducting interviews, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process. You will be expected to work efficiently and effectively to meet tight deadlines.
You will need to be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and possess excellent communication skills. The ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates is essential. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and reporting on recruitment progress.
This role demands a proactive approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. You will be a key member of the team, contributing significantly to the success of our seasonal operations.
Seasonal Hiring Specialist Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their requirements and develop appropriate recruitment plans.
- Post job advertisements on various platforms (job boards, social media, etc.).
- Screen applications and conduct telephone interviews to shortlist suitable candidates.
- Conduct face-to-face or video interviews and assess candidate suitability.
- Manage the candidate experience, ensuring timely communication and feedback.
- Extend job offers and manage the onboarding process for new hires.
- Maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities.
- Prepare regular reports on recruitment progress and key metrics.
- Contribute to the improvement of recruitment processes and best practices.
Seasonal Hiring Specialist Requirements and Qualifications
- Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and sourcing techniques.
- Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Experience with various recruitment channels (job boards, social media, etc.).
- Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with conducting interviews and assessing candidate suitability.
- A proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with background checks (desirable).
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