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GAF Senior Recruiter in Chesapeake, Virginia
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Job Summary
Responsible for recruiting process for exempt level positions across multiple corporate functions and/or manufacturing locations as assigned. These positions require GAF business knowledge and require an in-depth technical understanding of process /project/R&D experiences to fill critical hard-to-fill positions. This is achieved through the development of employing sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative HR solutions.
Essential Duties
As a senior member of a larger recruitment organization, demonstrate leadership, mentor peers and junior staff, and foster a collaborative work environment.
Direct and manage full-cycle recruiting efforts including talent sourcing, candidate evaluation & screening, interview process, offer negotiations, closeout process, and new hire onboarding
Leader of a consultative recruiting planning session with key stakeholders to establish expectations, timelines for the recruiting process and create the desired candidate profile
Develop sourcing strategy and establish desired communication protocol with the hiring manager and HR team
Experience managing professional level requisitions (15+ open requisitions) in multiple locations
Participate in our Career Fair events with a special emphasis on enhancing our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives (Women, Minorities, Military, and Disability)
Passive recruitment – source, evaluate and qualify top talent utilizing Applicant Tracking System/CRM, Internet Databases, and Social Media Platforms.
Lead unique staffing initiatives that may include searches for niche/emerging technological skillsets at all levels of recruitment
Pipeline Development – Build strategic relationships with local professional groups and affinity organizations.
Identify and leverage alternative sourcing methods
Develop and utilize tools to manage candidates in the pipeline and effectively track candidates collected through various sources to measure the effectiveness of sources.
Build, maintain and manage a well–developed network of candidates and /core skills to build a network quickly and comprehensively
Proactively research emerging talent trends and identify linkages to the GAF strategic business direction
Identify competencies required for each position. Use sourcing mechanisms that will attract candidates through the use of the internet job boards and niche sites, job fairs, college campus recruiting, agencies, and non-traditional sources
Qualify candidates based on job requirements, and apply behavioral-based interviewing techniques to assess knowledge and cultural fit
Work with hiring managers to identify the interview team as well as the behavioral-based competencies and interview questions that will be used for the interview process
Conduct interviews and facilitate the debrief session to make the final candidate selection
Upon selection, recommend and extend offers to candidates, work with the hiring manager, HR Business Partner, and Compensation Partners to review compensation data for offers. Coordinate all pre-employment checks and on-boarding processes
Conduct applicant tracking for filled positions
Assess talent and make hiring recommendations
Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting
Serve as an integral part of the GAF team and as brand champion
Strong experience developing and executing proactive sourcing strategies
Strong achievement drive, resilience, flexibility, and commitment to achieving goals
Professional, organized, strong communications and presentations skills, ability to work within a fast-paced environment and develop relationships across the organization
Solid technical understanding of business processes and manufacturing practices
Consistently meet the performance metrics as defined by the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Provide reporting and regular status updates to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, and hiring manager as required.
Lead the gathering and analysis of marketplace data related to the labor market, competitors hiring trends, new sourcing avenues, etc.
Supervise interviewing, testing/assessments, and hiring processes to ensure adherence with all equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), veteran’s hiring guidelines, and other government OFCCP compliance requirements
Administer hiring processes to ensure adherence with all equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), veteran’s hiring guidelines, and other government compliance requirements (OFCCP)
Maintain and manage a well–developed network of candidates and/or skills to build a network quickly and comprehensively.
Provide reporting and regular status updates to the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and hiring manager as required.
Coordinate and implement College Recruiting Initiatives for summer interns and Co-ops
Coordinate attendance at career fairs for recruiting
Develop working relationships within colleges to aid in recruiting
Maintain regular contact with possible future candidates
Act as a liaison for permanent and temporary labor vendors used across the 30+ locations
Provide monthly status of open positions and monthly highlights
Handle immigration paperwork for candidates on a visa status
Facilitate the New Hire Orientation program
Facilitate training sessions related to the hiring process
Perform other duties assigned
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Required
Minimum 8 years experience in dedicated Corporate Recruiting or Agency Recruiting Required
Relevant Technical/Industry Experience Required
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to successfully manage, prioritize and close recruiting searches within a timeline, using benchmarks and metrics.
Demonstrated reputation for finding and closing hard-to-find candidates.
Demonstrate exceptional customer and account management, organization, strong verbal and written communication skills, pushback and sense of urgency, and a deep understanding of providing sophisticated customer service.
Advanced project management skills
Advanced communication skills
Demonstrated sense of urgency
Demonstrated business acumen
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Produce results within a dynamic environment
Demonstrated flexibility; respond quickly to changes
Advanced organizational, interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills
Ability to build strong relationships and positively influence customers and colleagues
Strong problem-solving ability
Ability to accurately and articulately document necessary recruiting information.
Proven ability to take initiative and look beyond current position openings and identify strong industry talent
Intermediate understanding of AAP guidelines
Advanced business partnership skills
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of standard HR concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience building and utilizing a variety of sourcing plans and tools including proactive phone and internet research.
Advanced knowledge of the professional search process, recruiting process, the non-exempt, and temporary staffing industry, and employment law
Fluent in G-Suite and MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Advanced proficiency in ATS systems
Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.
Annual Salary Range: 90,000-115,000
How We Protect What Matters Most:
- We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.