Recruiter - Mt. Juliet, TN

Overview

Make an impact. Build a career.

At Pace, we're committed to continuously moving science forward; to innovate and advance sustainable practices that improve the health and safety of our communities and lives. Ask any of us, and you'll hear the same thing repeated again and again: we work here because what we do positively impacts the world.

If you're curious, driven and inspired by the idea of doing important work with real-world impact, there's no better place to build your career.

Job Summary

This is an onsite position working at our lab in Mt. Juliet, TN.

As a Recruiter at Pace, you will serve as a member of the Human Resources team, driving strategic initiatives in sourcing, employer branding, and process optimization. This role requires a deep understanding of the talent landscape and the ability to influence and partner with senior leadership to attract and retain top talent.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies and methodologies aligned with Pace's strategic priorities. It will be important to partner closely with internal teams and external vendors to drive a seamless, end-to-end hiring process that enhances our brand and delivers a standout candidate experience, fostering a positive perception of Pace among prospective talent.

What will you do?

Sourcing and Recruitment:

• Successfully manage the complete recruitment strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and future talent needs executing end-to-end sourcing and recruitment processes - recruiting kickoff meetings, postings, screens, recommendations for leadership, scheduling, coordinating offers, and administering pre-employment screenings
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates, utilizing data analytics and market research to inform decisions and help educate leadership
• Collaborate with hiring managers and key stakeholders to develop role-specific requirements and candidate profiles addressing current needs and planning for future growth
• Maximize utilization of talent acquisition system and related vendor partner processes to successfully reduce time to fill metrics without impeding quality

Talent Advisory:

• Partner with Human Resources colleagues and leadership to identify recruitment needs and candidate "must haves" and draft job descriptions and ensure hiring needs are met
• Recommend effective recruiting approaches with leaders and set realistic expectations on time-to-fill, compensation, candidate pool quality, market feedback and leader responsibilities
• Provide training / coaching to hiring managers and interviewers ensuring preparedness during the interview process (format, timing, questions, objectivity, note-taking, role overview, etc.) ensuring inclusive and effective hiring decisions are made

Employer Branding:

• Lead initiatives to strengthen the employer brand, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the company's public profile and reputation in the job market
• Create and manage comprehensive employer branding campaigns across various platforms, including social media, job boards, and industry events
• Build and maintain positive relationships with external agencies, colleges, vendors, associations, and other bodies who might route talent to the organization or aid in talent acquisition processes and collaborate with marketing to develop promotional materials to share

Candidate Experience:

• Develop, implement, and maintain best practices for candidate engagement, ensuring a seamless and positive experience throughout the hiring and onboarding process
• Conduct research to gather insights on candidate needs and preferences, adapting recruitment strategies accordingly to enhance overall satisfaction and industry trends
• Develop and use templates for talent acquisition communications, such as application received messages, knockout notices, interview requests, rejection emails, and offer letters in conjunction with the talent acquisition system

Process Improvement and Development:

• Drive process improvement initiatives across the talent acquisition function, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in recruiting operations, talent advisory and onboarding
• Manage and oversee talent acquisition projects, fostering collaboration among teams to achieve organizational objectives and streamline workflows
• Anticipate future talent needs and work to develop pools of passive candidates to fill vacancies

What will you bring to the table?

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition or a related field, with a proven track record in strategic recruitment, project management continuous improvement
• Strong analytical skills and experience with recruitment metrics and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Working Conditions/Physical Demands, Travel, etc.

Much of this job is done sitting under normal office environment conditions, requiring self-direction, the ability to prioritize and problem solve, and to always know the customer focus.