Position Details
Position Name: Candidate Experience Specialist
Status: Salaried, Exempt
Type: Regular, Full-Time (12)
School Year (if applicable): Not Applicable
Estimated Time to Start: 2-3 Weeks
Position Overview
As a key player in our recruitment process, the Candidate Experience Specialist will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers. This role focuses on meticulous position control, efficient candidate management, and collaborative hiring team support.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- One Number: Formal Offers Sent within 24 Hours of Hire Approval
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all open positions and candidate pipelines.
- Create and manage requisitions within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Monitor and track position status, ensuring timely updates and reporting.
- Proactively source qualified candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and networking.
- Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent.
- Utilize innovative sourcing techniques to build a diverse candidate pool.
- Conduct thorough initial screenings of candidates, assessing their qualifications and fit.
- Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
- Evaluate candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit through interviews and assessments.
- Provide timely and professional communication to candidates during the recruitment process.
- Maintain accurate records of candidate dispositions and feedback within the ATS.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience, reflecting Stellar Virtual's values.
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide recruitment support.
- Schedule and coordinate interviews, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
- Provide regular updates to hiring managers on candidate progress and pipeline status.
- Assist in the calibration of the interview process.
- Work with hiring managers to prepare and extend formal offers of employment.
- Ensure all offer details are accurate and compliant with company policies.
- Seamlessly hand off new hires to the Employee Experience Specialist for onboarding.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and positive communication with all candidates.
- Act as an ambassador of Stellar Virtual's brand, ensuring a positive and engaging candidate journey at all times.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.
- Proven experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of recruiting principles and best practices.
- Proficiency in using Rippling, Workday, or robust Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruiting tools for mid to large-sized organizations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience working in a virtual or remote environment is a plus.
Education & Certification Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.