Talent Acquisition Partner

OUC - The Reliable One is presently seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to join the Employee Experience division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are seeking an experienced and resilient professional to manage the full cycle recruitment process, which includes employer branding, sourcing, and screening candidates, coordinating the interview process, offer negotiation, and pre-employment processing. In this role, you will collaborate with hiring managers and business partners to support the implementation of recruiting programs and strategies designed to attract and acquire the best talent for the organization and in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community. OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals. Click here to learn more about what we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers by providing guidance to develop, implement, and measure strategic recruitment plans and identify talent needs throughout the selection and hiring process.

• Manage recruitment, selection, and hiring practices to ensure compliance with state, federal laws and OUC policies and procedures;
• Review, evaluate, and conduct candidate phone screening, job assessments and refer qualified candidates to the hiring manager;
• Consult with hiring managers on an ongoing basis to develop and implement strategies for future talent needs;
• Advises managers and employees on talent acquisition policies, procedures, pre-employment and onboarding process;
• Serve as a brand ambassador, supporting and sharing the organization’s employer value proposition, both internally and externally, by demonstrating and articulating OUC’s values, culture, work environment, benefits and wellness and other areas as necessary;

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field from a publicly accredited college or university. (preferred)
• Three (3) years of recruitment experience specifically full cycle recruiting (required);
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (required);
• Experience with college and technical/vocational recruiting (preferred);
• Experience with talent acquisition metrics and reporting (preferred);
• AIRS Certification required within one (1) year from hire date and maintained thereafter.

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

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Salary Range: $32.96 - $41.20 per hour (estimated $68,557 - $85, 696 annually ) commensurate with experience

LOCATION : Reliable 100 W. Anderson St. Orlando, FL 32801

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This organization does not offer or sponsor employment visas for internship or full-time positions.

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose:

Manages the full cycle recruitment process, which includes employer branding, sourcing, and screening candidates, coordinating the interview process, offer negotiation, and pre-employment processing. Collaborates with hiring managers and business partners to support the implementation of recruiting programs and strategies designed to attract and acquire the best talent for the organization and in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. Employs traditional sourcing strategies, leverages internal and external sources, wide reach and niche job boards, network groups, social media, and passive candidates outreach strategies to attract and secure talent.

Primary Functions:

• Partner with hiring managers by providing guidance to develop, implement, and measure strategic recruitment plans and identify talent needs throughout the selection and hiring process.
• Manage recruitment, selection, and hiring practices to ensure compliance with state, federal laws and OUC policies and procedures;
• Review, evaluate, and conduct candidate phone screening, job assessments and refer qualified candidates to the hiring manager;
• Proactively utilize social media platforms, groups, associations, and internet searches to source and engage passive candidates;
• Partners with hiring managers and conduct intake meetings to acquire in-depth understanding of positions and ideal candidate profiles;
• Consult with hiring managers on an ongoing basis to develop and implement strategies for future talent needs;
• Advises managers and employees on talent acquisition policies, procedures, pre-employment and onboarding process;
• Manages and utilizes the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for maintaining a continuous qualified candidate pool;
• Assist applicants with the application process, maintain candidates' engagement throughout the selection process, and provide updates to external/internal applicants on hiring decisions on a timely manner;
• Serve as a brand ambassador, supporting and sharing the organization’s employer value proposition, both internally and externally, by demonstrating and articulating OUC’s values, culture, work environment, benefits and wellness and other areas as necessary;
• Implement creative and targeted recruitment/marketing strategies across diverse job boards and social media platforms to attract and acquire the best talent as well as pipelining talent for future needs;
• Completes pre-employment process, background checks, and coordinates start dates and candidate on-boarding;
• Proctor assessments;
• Assist with college and trade school recruiting initiatives by:
  • Engaging students through job fairs, information sessions, case studies, campus organizations, etc.;
  • Expanding relationships with career services and faculty at target schools;
  • Identifying targeted schools and majors based on talent needs;
  • Managing and developing relationships with select schools, colleges, and universities;
  • Conducting and creating extensive on-campus recruiting events;
  • Attending various career fairs;
• Collaborate in department’s projects and partner in Human Resources projects outside the direct scope of talent acquisition in support of the organization; partner in the development and delivery of in-person and virtual talent acquisition training;
• Maintain up-to date technical recruiting knowledge and best practices by reviewing publications, attending workshop, webinar, completing certifications and or attending conferences;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements:

• Working knowledge of all, but not limited to, the following:

• Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) requirements for tracking candidates, applicants, and prospects;
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA) as related to application and hiring;
• Hands-on recruiting and sourcing;
• Trends and innovative recruiting techniques, multiple sources and channels; social media networks, employee referrals, large job boards, and passive candidate sourcing techniques
• State, Federal, and local employment laws; Public Records requirements;
• Applicant tracking and HRI systems;
• Talent acquisition metrics and reports building;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)

• Familiarity with all, but not limited to, the following:

• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and practices;
• Talent development and succession planning;

• Ability to be a:

• Self-starter with the ability to make independent decisions and the judgment to know when to seek advice;
• To foster effective working relationships and build consensus;
• Exercise independent judgment, prioritization and planning daily activities;
• Plan and execute recruitment events and internship programs;

Education/Certification/Years of Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field from a publicly accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, equivalent combination of education, and experience may be substitutable;
• Three (3) years of recruitment experience specifically full cycle recruiting (required);
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (required);
• Experience with college and technical/vocational recruiting (preferred);
• Experience with talent acquisition metrics and reporting (preferred);
• AIRS Certification required within one (1) year from hire date and maintained thereafter.

Working Conditions:

This job may involve occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements such as dust, noise, cold when working on external events etc. Work and attend events outside of standard work hours, which may include evenings, early mornings or weekends;

Physical Requirements:

This job requires constant sitting, speaking and hearing. This job requires constant typing, writing, and reading. This job requires frequent standing and walking. Additionally, this job may require frequent driving of a company vehicle. This job may require occasional reaching over head and lifting up to twenty (20) lbs.

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

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