Talent Acquisition Partner

The position is responsible for guiding hiring managers through the selection process for positions throughout the company, including hourly and salary positions at the corporate office and divisions, new store recruits, and store locations as needed. Develop and execute sourcing strategies designed to identify and create a stable pipeline of talent for locations in a defined geographic area. Provide an exceptional candidate experience. Point of contact for hiring in a geographical area. Typical Duties and Responsibilities: Develop, implement and manage strategic sourcing and recruiting strategies to identify and create a stable pipeline of talent. Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers and lead them through the process to attract, identify, interview and select qualified candidates. Partner with management and supervisors to identify talent needs, job specifications and advise on effective candidate assessment/interview techniques. Anticipate and meet WinCo’s evolving talent needs by identifying and hiring the best talent. Assist and counsel store, distribution center and general office management in interpreting and applying company policies related to hiring practices. Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of recruiting activities designed to enhance WinCo’s ability to attract and retain qualified employees. Creatively and successfully use networking, social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and other sourcing sites to find candidates. Identify, coordinate and participate in job fairs, career fairs, recruitment informational sessions and other recruitment events. Recommend alternative recruitment strategies that support WinCo’s goals and objectives. Create job postings and advertisement for electronic job boards and other online resources. Research and recommend innovative tools to assess candidates, conduct reference checks, make job offers and various applicant correspondences. Coordinate and schedule interviews and related travel arrangements. Screen and refer internal and external candidates, conduct and lead the interview process, manage debrief discussions, selection and offer processes. Inform potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, and potential career opportunities. Maintain accurate applicant recordkeeping including additional knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, test results, and other data pertinent to selection and referral of applicants. Conduct regular follow-up with hiring managers and leaders to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation. Conduct basic research, analyze data and prepare recommendations. Fully understand the WinCo culture and act as a brand ambassador. Identify and implement improvements in the recruitment and selection processes. Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, Agency policies and the professional standards. Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Perform other duties as assigned or needed. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources Management, Marketing, or a related degree, OR equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience demonstrating considerable knowledge of Human Resources recruiting experience in addition to experience listed below. Five (5) + years’ recruiting experience with a search firm or corporate recruiting team. Experience in high volume recruiting and handling multiple positions and priorities Intermediate knowledge of Social Media recruiting (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter) Knowledge of recruiting using innovative methods. Thorough understanding of current employment and labor laws. Intermediate level knowledge of online application tracking systems, software programs, social me…

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