The Sr Specialist in Talent Management is responsible for developing and implementing the company's strategic talent acquisition plan and managing the transfer process for both exempt and non-exempt employees. This role involves partnering with various line organizations to ensure the identification, hiring, and transfer of a fully qualified and diverse slate of candidates. The Sr Specialist ensures compliance with Federal, State, and municipal laws, corporate policies and procedures, and internal governance. In this position, the Sr Specialist will develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for management and union positions. They will utilize job postings, external partnerships, social media sourcing, search firms, colleges, and various other recruitment sources to identify qualified, diverse candidates.
Core Responsibilities
- Oversees the utilization and maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) recruiting module and career websites. Recommends improvements to enhance system performance and the overall customer experience.
- Conducts training for new team members on the recruitment and vetting process related to new hires and transfers.
- Administers and evaluates pre-employment background checks for prospective employees.
- Ensures that all aspects of the employment process are conducted in accordance with corporate policies, Talent Acquisition practices and procedures, government regulations and EEO guidelines. This includes knowledge of immigration laws, employment laws, internal guidelines, Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations for driving commercial vehicles and the Companys policy on relocation.
- Develops an annual strategy for the recruitment and selection of high potential college graduates for the Leadership Development Program.
- Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships with college and university career centers to recruit students for Leadership Development Program and COOP internships.
- Research and identify strategic sourcing methods and best practices to enhance the diversity representation of qualified candidates in the applicant pool to fill hiring needs.
- Creates partnerships with organizations and colleges with diverse student representation for internships and vocational trades, along with non-profit partnerships to create a pipeline of diverse candidates for entry level positions.
- Facilitates orientations for new management and union hires.
- Independently manage all aspects of the union transfer and new hire process from the posting to orientation.
- Assume lead role in driving the recruiting process for transfer and hiring of high-volume entry level positions by managing all aspects of the hiring process by working directly with all key stakeholders involved in the hiring organizations and Human Resources.
- Manages full life cycle recruitment process for both management and union roles.
- Analyzes recruiting data to efficiently plan resources and timing of the selection process to include testing, interviewing, road tests, physical abilities tests, practical performance tests, training classes and orientations.
- Identify and eliminate gaps in the recruiting process and recommend solutions to address delays between various stages of the hiring process to streamline hiring cycle.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of work experience for the Sr. Specialist position or
- Associate's Degree and 7 years of work experience for the Sr. Specialist position or
- High School Diploma/GED and 9 years of work experience for the Sr. Specialist position.
Relevant Work Experience
- Excellent organizational skills - Required
- Strong interpersonal skills - Required
- Ability to exercise independent judgement in managing all aspects of the process - Required
- Agile learner with ability to quickly become proficient in performing the functions associated with the recruitment systems - Required
- Project management experience in driving all stakeholders to achieve key objectives of the action plan with tight deadlines - Required
- Extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment - Required
- At least three years of work experience in areas such as Human Resources, Talent Acquisition or Recruitment working in a fast-paced environment - Preferred
- Experience in the application of recruiting and sourcing techniques, federal selection guidelines, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices - Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills
- Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
- Other: SHRM and/or Recruitment Certification Preferred
Additional Physical Demands
- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
- Must be able to participate in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plans as required.
Mission Statement: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience. Benefits: We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
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