Overview:
Assists in the execution of recruiting strategies, talent attraction, and employment branding techniques to bring awareness to the company's unique, inspiring, and innovative culture. Eager to learn and innovate. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and talent acquisition solutions.
Responsibilities:
Assists in recruiting efforts for assigned sector and/or region alongside managing talent team member
Coordinates and schedules entry-level candidate phone screens and interviews, and compiles feedback for managing talent team member
Corresponds with Talent Acquisition (TA) Operations to execute HKS job postings at the direction of managing talent team member
Attends and documents meetings with sector and practice leaders and hiring managers to discuss current and future needs and search progress
Recruits a variety of entry-level professionals utilizing the existing CRM software, Applicant Tracking System (ATS), social media, cold calling, search techniques, professional networking, and relationship-building
Works alongside managing talent team member to source passive candidates for pipeline building in collaboration with hiring team
May coordinate scheduling with external agencies and resources on critical searches in collaboration with managing talent team member
Inquires about current salary expectations for entry-level candidates and communicates candidate expectations to TA Operations
Promotes and communicates employment branding initiatives internally and on relevant social media channels
Collaborates with talent team in maintaining ATS, reviewing resumes, and properly dispositioning candidates
Maintains connections with passive entry-level candidates
Participates various strategic initiatives and projects, as needed
Attends Quarterly Hiring Summits and participates in weekly team meetings
Assists in attracting and retaining talent, both candidates & internal talent, leveraging HKS and industry best practices
Talent Acquisition Team Responsibilities:
Collaborates with Talent Acquisition team to build relationships with managers and leaders throughout the firm to partner and develop trusting relationships, offering sound guidance and advisement
Collaborates with Talent Acquisition team to search for, evaluate and identify best in class talent; advises hiring managers on best in class recruiting practices, building a culture of mutual investment
Focuses on attracting and retaining talent, both candidates & internal talent, leveraging best practices
Collaborates on J.E.D.I. (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) goals and objectives to encourage diverse thinking and diverse candidates
Proactively creates a positive and informed candidate and onboarding experience, such as sharing firm culture and strategic values
Contributes to planning and execution of employment branding initiatives relative to social media presence, campaigns, advertisements and job boards
Collaborates in implementing talent acquisition projects, programs, and metrics
Collaborates to ensure TA practices promote compliance with policies and laws
Stays current with overall TA trends and best practices and provides proactive strategic guidance
Collaborates on team meetings and shares information
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or relevant degree
Typically, with 3+ years of experience
Experience in MS Office Suite
Basic knowledge of hiring best practices, policies, procedures and employment law
Experience in executive search firm, in-house recruiting, and Human Resources preferred
Experience in the use of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS systems preferred
Recruiting software experience: Workday, Gem, and/or LinkedIn Recruiter preferred
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality
Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions
Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
Ability to work independently and prioritize work
Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
Travel may be required
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
HKS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, advancement, compensation, and termination. HKSâ policies, including its Affirmative Action Programs, are designed to not only ensure legal compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination and retaliation laws, but to carry out the principles of equal employment opportunities in all job categories. Deliberate and conscious effort is made to make employment decisions that are consistent with these equal employment opportunity principles. HKS will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or disability; and ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination for filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance evaluation or hearing, opposing and/or exercising any other right made unlawful by Executive Order 11246, Sections 503 and 38 USC 4212, as amended, or their implementing regulations, or any other Federal, State or local laws requiring equal opportunity.