Summary:

Central Research, Inc., is actively looking for Talent Acquisition Specialist with the ability to deliver a significant volume of qualified candidates in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be the face of the Company.  This position will be primarily responsible for filling job openings at the Corporate office in Lowell, AR. recruiting, interviewing, and screening applicants to fill company openings.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will report to the Talent Acquisition Manager.     

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Build continuous applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and Internet sites; conducting job fairs, providing organizational, compensation, and benefits information
• Attract applicants by placing job ads on various job boards, social media, OFCCP-required sites, etc.
• Determine applicant requirements by shadowing current employees, collaborating with managers, senior leadership and HR partners, studying job description and job qualifications
• Review and update job descriptions and specifications
• Evaluate applicant qualifications by reviewing resumes, interviewing applicants, analyzing responses, and verifying references
• Track and manage applicants using an applicant tracking system
• Effectively manage talent pipelines
• Perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives
• Source and attract candidates by using databases, social media, etc.
• Consider applicants’ relevant knowledge, hard and soft skills, experience and aptitudes
• Monitor and apply recruiting best practices
• Provide analytical and well documented reports to management staff
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
• Assists with preparation of the annual affirmative action plan
•  Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant work experience
• 3 years proven recruiting experience, or a combination of 5 years recruiting and human resources experience
• 1 year of strong job board sourcing experience
•  Ability to obtain and retain a 5C suitability clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience of equal employment opportunity laws, ADA, OFCCP, and other government compliance regulations
• Proven success in recruiting a high volume of candidates for call-center or debt collection services training programs 
• Prior experience recruiting in a Government Contractor environment highly preferred
• Familiarity, understanding and capability to articulate benefits of SCA and Health and Welfare 
• Prior staffing agency experience
• An active 5C suitability clearance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have experience taking direction and following defined processes
• Hands on experience with various selection processes (sourcing, phone interview, reference check, etc.)
• Previous experience searching for, identifying, and attracting solid candidates
• Highly organized to meet staffing deadlines and be a self-starter
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal
• Strong decision-making skills
• Hands on experience with various selection processes (sourcing, telephone interview, reference check, etc.)
• Must be able to work in a team setting

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Central Research is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click here to view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please call 703-382-1970. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact our recruiting office at (703) 382-1363. This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  It is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position.  This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the Company.