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Aston Carter Talent Acquisition Specialist in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Recruiter to join our team. As a Recruiter, you’ll play a crucial role in the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to managing interviews and negotiating offers. You’ll collaborate with hiring managers and HR professionals to identify top talent and ensure a seamless hiring process.

Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing and Screening: Utilize online platforms, job boards, and career fairs to identify potential candidates.

  • Screen resumes based on essential criteria and administer pre-hire assessments.

  • Coordination and Communication: Coordinate internal hiring processes, ensuring timely communication with candidates.

  • Make recommendations to hiring managers based on candidate suitability.

  • Conduct interviews via phone, video, and in-person.

  • Candidate Relationship Building: Reach out to potential candidates, build relationships, and maintain a talent pipeline.

  • Serve as a liaison with employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations.

  • Offer Management: Send job offer letters and negotiate terms with selected candidates.

  • Compliance and Knowledge: Stay informed about labor legislation, personnel policies, and employment practices.

  • Understand federal and state laws related to recruitment.

  • Event Participation: Host and/or participate in job fairs to attract top talent.

Skills:

  • Talent acquisition

  • Recruiting

  • Full cycle recruiting

  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

  • LinkedIn Recruiter

  • Hiring

  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience for professional office-based roles.

  • Familiarity with Human Resources Management Software (preferably iCIMS).

  • Proficiency in using social networks (especially LinkedIn Recruiter) for sourcing candidates.

  • Knowledge of labor legislation and compliance.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

  • Strong time management abilities to handle multiple open positions.

If you’re passionate about connecting talent with great opportunities and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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