Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) performs full lifecycle recruiting while maintaining excellent relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and the community at-large. A wide degree of creativity, near- and long-term recruiting vision, business understanding, and personal organization is required.  Specializes in complex hard-to-fill positions in the Information Technology (IT) community across the United States.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Experience as a Technical Recruiter or Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Expert knowledge in human resources support functions.

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and resume databases.

• Knowledge of sourcing techniques (e.g. social media recruiting and Boolean search)

• Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources talent acquiring process, placement and classification policies, procedures and methodologies with ability to accurately apply the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal HR concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies and precedents.

• Comprehensive operational knowledge of OPM classification standards, federal position classification, position management, organizational development and realignments.

• Skilled proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) with ability to quickly grasp specialized software programs.

• Basic and versatile knowledge of proven federal recruitment and placement methods and techniques related to subject matter.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with ability to prepare quality course materials and presentations.

• Ability to advise and assist management in accomplishing personnel management responsibilities.

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and execute work.

• Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills with ability to work with all levels in the organization to meet operational performance.

• Ability to coordinate efforts with others to find mutually acceptable solutions for the successful achievement of goals.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides exceptional client service and full lifecycle recruiting within CNI.
• Writes, completes and details search assignments (client engagement documents). Ensures an understanding of job duties responsibilities, business requirements and competencies necessary to be successful in the position. Utilizes these documents to create advertising and sourcing strategies.
• Builds technical talent pipeline that contributes to the successful recruitment and retention of highly skilled professionals for CNI IT positions.
• Analyzes specialized skills and qualifications to screen IT resumes. Reviews resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
• Focus on reducing time-to-hire and ensuring recruitment top talent.
• Develops and maintains a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with CNI leaders, vendors, community organizations and other team members to create a partnership that yields success, predictable results, and credibility.
• Responsible for actively advocating diversity recruitment. Creates and fosters relationships with colleges and diverse professional organizations in order to attract and recruit alumni and to develop a diverse candidate pool. May attend job fairs.
• Responsible for “selling” the Total Value of becoming a CNI employee to all potential candidates and new hires.
• Represents CNI in a professional manner and provides complete and accurate position information to candidates. 
• Pre-screens candidates to ensure minimum qualifications are met.
• Develops a list of competency-based interview questions for hiring managers, and reviews questions with the interview team.
• Prepares candidates for interviewing with specific hiring managers by providing detailed information on the company, our business strategy, department background, job descriptions, and expectation-setting.
• Organizes, leads and documents post-interview debrief/feedback and post-mortems with interview teams and candidates.
• Maintains accurate and well-ordered documentation on all candidates, searches, hiring managers interactions, and other recruiting activities to ensure a safe and thorough audit if required. Ensures all OFCCP compliance regulations are being met.
• Reviews the hiring manager’s interview performance with each candidate and takes appropriate action when warranted.
• Performs detailed reference checking and/or reference analysis on selected candidates and reviews results with hiring managers.
• Conducts follow-up calls and quality-improvement studies with hiring managers and new hires.
• Initiates and maintains excellent working relations within the CNI Human Resources organization.
• Uses effective communication approaches that include proactively keeping others informed, appropriately expressing ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form, and timelines.
• Works cooperatively with all members of the staffing team to develop and implement staffing plans and activities.
• Meets all hiring-manager departments to develop a thorough understanding of the department culture and uses that understanding to help candidates fully understand the opportunity.
• Participates in the development of ongoing creative and cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Develops an effective pipeline of key talent potentially available for immediate hire as succession planning needs dictate.
• Stays informed on current technological trends, technical software, and participate in networking events to connect with IT professionals

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $75K to $100K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).