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Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, follow-up and follow-through on all activities pertaining to the recruiting, sourcing, interview, selection, hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new employees in addition to other duties within the Human Resources Department.

Department

Human Resources In Office Position

Responsibilities

  • Staffing Planning: Consults with hiring managers to understand the requirements, duties, qualifications desired for vacant positions. Acts as a member of the Staffing Committee.
  • Culture Index: Is the “quarterback” (coordinator) for the Culture Index program and processes.
  • Applicant Pipeline: Works with managers to keep applicant pipeline up-to-date and applicable.
  • Website Careers Page: Works with Marketing to keep the PLP Careers page on the website up-to-date, fresh, and dynamic.
  • Applicant Tracking: Keep applicant tracking systems and processes updated and relevant.
  • Recruiting: Coordinate and manage all aspects of the recruiting process – sourcing, candidate identification, prescreening, interviews, offer letters, pre-boarding including references and background screens, onboarding, new hire orientation, follow up, and employee surveys
  • Forms and Documents: Keep all documents associated and related to recruiting, pre-boarding, onboarding, and new hires updated and compliant with laws and regulations.
  • New Hire Orientation: Work with existing HR staff to complete new hire orientation.
  • HRIS System: Works with other HR staff to keep the HRIS system updated – forms, documents, training, etc.
  • Administration: Keep all class files and other required documentation on the recruiting efforts, applicants, candidates and new hires compliant with laws and regulations.
  • Participation: Offer ideas and feedback to the HR team and management on HR, recruiting and other relevant topics.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Understands laws and regulations pertaining to employment, hiring and related areas. Keep such knowledge up-to-date and relevant by attending education events, seminars and keeping or completing HR or talent acquisition certifications.
  • Other Duties As Assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Bilingual English/Spanish would be ideal
  • Thorough understanding and application of employment laws and regulations such as EEO and ADA and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
  • Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
  • Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
  • Experience with HRIS systems required. Experience with Paychex systems, a plus.
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills
  • Critical thinking and problem solving abilities
  • Ability to present material and conduct meetings in a professional and thorough manner to all levels within the Company
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of Culture Index a plus
  • Works with a sense of urgency, at times fast paced, while maintaining professionalism
  • Must have a great work ethic – punctuality and attendance is critical

Education and Experience

  • Minimum two years’ experience as a fast-paced recruiter/talent acquisition
  • Experience managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process
  • Customer Service and Sales call center recruiting a plus
  • Experience recruiting management and executive positions a plus
  • Minimum three years human resources experience
  • SHRM’s Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential a plus.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Prolonged periods of speaking via telephone
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
  • Must be able to access and navigate each department
  • Must be able to effectively use office equipment – computer, scanner, telephone, printer, door access

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Payless Power Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Benefits & Perks for Full Time Employees

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Matching

Profit Sharing & Bonus Potential

Employer Contribution to HSA Account

Paid Time Off

Short-term & 
Long-term disability

... and more!

Join Our Team

Simply Click "APPLY NOW" to take a quick 2-question survey, and remember to attach your resume after completing it. Your information is kept confidential; we don't sell or share it with others.

Payless Power Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Payless Power

Payless Power wants to be your Texas electric company.

Whether you live in a large city or small town, we can save you money with pay-as-you-go electricity! Where do we provide Texas electricity? We service customers with no-deposit electricity in more than 400 deregulated communities in Texas.

We work with principal utilities throughout the state of Texas to provide prepaid electricity. The utilities are: Oncor in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and various parts of West Texas; CenterPoint Energy in Houston and the surrounding areas; AEP Central in Corpus Christi and surrounding areas; and AEP North in Abilene and other North Texas communities.

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