Hybrid Talent Acquisition Specialist

at AKAM

• Job title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Talent Acquisition Specialist managing recruitment and retention efforts at AKAM. Sourcing top talent and promoting company culture while collaborating with HR and hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Source, attract, and recruit top talent through various channels, including job postings, social media, networking events, and employee referrals.
• Conduct thorough and comprehensive interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle for all positions, from job posting to offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and provide guidance and support throughout the hiring process.
• Proactively build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future job openings.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition, and implement new strategies to continuously improve our recruitment process.
• Act as a brand ambassador and promote our company culture and values to potential candidates.
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires.
• Represent the company at job fairs, career events, and other recruitment events as needed.
• Utilize ADP Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to track progress and manage candidate pipeline.
• Develop and oversee the onboarding process for new team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of recruiting experience required.
• Experience with high-volume recruitment, preferably in hospitality, hotel, restaurant or property management industry preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in prioritizing workloads in a high-volume recruitment environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Creative mindset that will consistently challenge status quo and constantly push team to do the same.
• Have experience creating dashboards and utilizing AI to leverage best in class talent.
• Basic project management skills.
• Proficient Excel and analytical skills to produce reports on hiring analyses.
• Comfortable working flexible hours, as required.

Benefits

• Several healthcare, dental and vision options
• A retirement program
• Paid time off plans
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Educational reimbursement
• Transportation discount purchase programs
• Service and performance awards
• Various social and recreational activities