Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist – 3-4 Months

Alexandira, VA

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Job Summary

• Work with business unit leadership in Northern Virginia (NOVA) to understand their staffing needs and high school hiring requirements and provide regular verbal and written progress updates.
• Work closely with high schools in the NOVA area to build strong relationships and candidate pipelines.
• Ensure that all recruitment and selection efforts are consistent with all relevant policies and are fully compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure recruiting process attracts and retains high potential diverse candidates.
• Promote an employer brand in a positive and professional manner.
• Conduct outreach to high school administration, counselors and vocational studies teachers to build and develop long lasting faculty and student relationships.
• May assist with reports of student data to show progress of student candidates as they advance through the recruiting process.
• Proactively communicate with students by providing information and answering questions.
• Participate in High School Career Fairs
• Maintain accurate and concise records and reports concerning all phases of the sourcing and recruitment process.
• Stay informed of current practices related to recruiting, sourcing and staffing.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education.
• Minimum 3 years of recruiting experience. Note: A Master's degree will count as one year towards experience. A partial year of six months or more will be rounded up to one year.
• High School or Campus recruiting experience is highly preferred
  Solid understanding of recruiting techniques, HR hiring policies and procedures, and applicable regulations
• Experience with data tracking & analysis, preparing status reports and reporting out on metrics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact and communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders both inside and outside of the company
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Possess strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with MS Office with strong proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient with managing data in Applicant Tracking Systems