Talent Acquisition Specialist

Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact?

Perks for you include:

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

Are you looking to lead as a consultative business partner who actively contributes to the strategy of an organization?

• Proactively identify and align with the most critical business priorities to drive strategic decision making through your specific role and department.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen and the ability to leverage data insights to influence business strategies and outcomes to drive ROI with our talent.
• Establish and maintain open, clear, and transparent communication with both internal and external key stakeholders to ensure alignment, collaboration, and the successful achievement of business objectives.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for the full life cycle recruiting of clerical, technical, administrative, and management positions throughout the Company to include resume review through job offer. Responsibilities include managing multiple job requisitions, screening resumes, pre-screening candidates, coordinating on-site interviews, interviewing candidates, attending job fairs, and partnering with local Human Resources team and hiring manager to ensure the best possible experience for both candidate and the organization's hiring teams.

• Follow the standard recruiting and human resources policies, practices, and procedures.
• Enter and maintain integrity of data in the applicant tracking system.
• Partner with hiring manager during the recruiting process to include the review of the job description and gather a general understanding of the job responsibilities while confirming minimum qualifications.
• Source, recruit, screen, interview, and assess a high volume of candidates across multiple job opening/requisitions.
• Communicate interview details to candidate, making certain they have all of the information necessary (detailed directions, dress code, interview logistics, etc.).
• Manage internal candidates, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, transfer offer letters, etc.
• Manage the employee referral process by fielding employee referral submissions, conducting referral phone interviews, tracking all referrals, and submitting qualified referrals to the local human resources representative to be processed with regards to the incentive payout.
• Administer preemployment testing where applicable and compare qualifications to job requirements for exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Schedule and be a part of the interview process with the respective hiring team. Perform timely interview debrief meetings with hiring team to evaluate and select candidates to ensure recruiting metrics (i.e. time-to-fill, resumes to hiring mangers, etc.) are met.
• Maintain a pipeline of active and passive candidates through job boards, social media, and employee referrals. Use traditional and nontraditional resources, such as career fairs, online job fairs, community network events, etc., to identify and attract quality candidates.
• Coordinate background checks and new-hire drug testing for qualified candidates.
• Act as a consistent point of contact for candidates during hiring process to ensure timely feedback and an optimal experience.
• Submit offer request for review and approval. Follow-up with candidate regarding offer details.
• Work closely with the compensation team and local human resource representative in order to review compensation and scheduled new employee orientation.
• Close out job requisitions in the applicant tracking system and follow-up with candidates who interviewed that were not extended an offer.
• Complete weekly reports on employment activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related business curriculum and a minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience is required. SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential is preferred.
• Clear understanding of the recruitment life cycle process. Experience with application tracking software (iCims) is preferred. Strong skill in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to learn additional programs as needed.
• Ability to recruit at all locations of the Company from hourly manufacturing to salary level management roles. Knowledge of HR practices, laws, and regulations. Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with all levels of the organization across multiple locations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to provide the highest level of customer service to internal (i.e. employees) and external customers (i.e. candidates).

Physical Demand Requirements
Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements
10% (3 days per month)

Your main focus:

• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us