Staffing Specialist This is a CONTRACT role, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role based on business needs. The Staffing Specialist role will support the field, corporate office, and distribution center hiring managers by managing requisitions within the Applicant Tracking System; sourcing candidates for open positions using active and passive recruiting techniques; and moving candidates through the hiring and onboarding process. The ideal candidate is a self-starter; has strong interpersonal skills; effective oral and written communication skills; has knowledge of recruitment and HR procedures with an ability to be detail oriented and highly organized. Duties & Responsibilities + Drives the candidate management process with hiring manager + Source prospective candidates using Applicant Tracking System, job boards and community based organizations + Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport + Attracts applicants by placing job advertisements; contacting recruiters, using newsgroups and job sites + Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements + Reviews resumes for appropriate skill sets to qualify candidates + Conducts behavior based pre-screen interviews via the telephone daily + Evaluates candidates against job requirements, engages candidate in the opportunity and presents qualified candidates to the Hiring Manager + Clearly communicates expectations of the position to the candidate + Manages the hiring process for selected candidates + Ensures onboarding process is completely properly and timely + Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment. + Comply with all company policies and procedures. + Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to work with all levels of staff and management + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches, hiring managers, and projects simultaneously + Strong negotiation skills and an ability to influence others + Good interpersonal skills + Attention to detail and accuracy in work + Service-oriented with a history of building excellent customer and candidate relationships Experience and Credentials + High School Diploma or GED + Associate's Degree or equivalent experience + Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers + Experience using social media and other online methods to develop talent pipelines a plus