Recruitment Specialist

Here is your chance to showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company that's been in business for over 25 years! RITALKA is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

SALARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE!

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Health Savings Plan (HSA), Flexible Spending Plans (Dependent and Medical), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with an employer match, Term Life Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee-of-the-Month, Employee-of-the-Year, On-site Welding Training and Qualifications, Employee Luncheons, Employee and Family Company Picnics, Community Volunteering Opportunities, RITALKA University that focuses on continued learning and growth of our employees.

What does the Recruitment Specialist do for RITALKA? They::

• Responsible for keeping up to date on all hiring laws and regulations and ensuring all managers are trained and current on same. And duties as assigned by HR Director related to employee orientation, training and retention.
• Responsible for implementing effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable candidates.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assist with, and/or conduct interviews. Oversee interview preparation to ensure compliance.
• Screen applicants, selected qualified candidates, and conduct initial interview providing the candidate information about the position, the company, policies, and benefits.
• Attend and participate in job fairs and recruiting sessions.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity plans.
• Prepare hiring packets and notices for new employees.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity plans.
• Collaborate with marketing to create and post job advertisements.
• Assist in leading new-employee orientation.
• Assist in developing the recruitment process and policies. Lead in facilitating and implementing all phases.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations as well as company policies.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify, draft and update detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Execute all aspects of the formal employment offer including, but not limited to: drafting offer letter; conducting background checks, reference check, education verifications; online assessments; pre-employment drug testing; Motor Vehicle Reporting; and collection of Company required documents as condition of employment.
• Stay abreast of recruitment and talent acquisition best practices and tools.
• Collaborate with hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identify and recommend salary ranges, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Build a pipeline of outside employee candidates to achieve short and long term workforce projections.
• Monitor and review salary benchmark data to ensure compensation is competitive in industry/region.
• Draft and post all job openings on applicant tracking portal, company website, and social media sites.
• Identify and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods, sourcing, and strategies based on open positions, industry standards, and needs of the company. This includes, but is not limited to resume databases, internet-based recruitment sources, professional networks, colleges, marketing, social media, and job fairs.

Job Requirements And Standards

• Travel required up to 5% of time. Ability to drive a vehicle.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must convey a positive and professional image.
• Knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment in multiple states.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation and networking tactics.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software.

OR

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Many tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Why You Should Apply Here

When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. RITALKA, Inc. is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.