Nelson Connects

Technical Recruiter

• Researches, recruits, screens, interviews, refers job candidates, negotiates compensation and deploys resources for VMS client job openings.
• Main point of contact for order fulfillment with all VMS clients.
• Order fulfillment includes, but is not limited to; order fulfillment distribution among the team and other branches, order submission review, candidate interview scheduling, offer proposals, onboarding and orientation, and assignment completion.
• Reviews and edits job descriptions provided by clients.
• Manages job postings, as needed from order being received that includes, but not limited to; writing and placing recruitment advertising in various media and social media boards, in conjunction with Marketing Department, as needed.
• Utilizes Internet online recruiting sources and direct recruiting procedures to identify and recruit candidates.
• Maintains communication with clients and candidates regarding status of open job orders.
• Initiate and manage team/branch and client intake calls for open job orders.
• Develops and maintains network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
• Initiates contact with potentially qualified candidates for specific job openings.
• Reviews team/branch submitted resumés for quality control, making sure client requirements are met before submitting.
• Screens and refers candidates for additional cross-submittal opportunities within the client's organization.
• Performs prep calls and pre-interviews to prepare candidates for client interviews.
• Maintains records of resumes, applicant flow, and employee selection; updates and retrieves candidate information in database systems, i.e. eRecruit, PolicyTech, I9Advantage and SkillSurvey.
• Partners with Client Services and Operations Manager to ensure Nelson and client compliance standards are met before candidate start date.
• May be involved with candidate pay rate negotiations. May be involved with negotiating conversion compensation structures and conversion fee negotiations.
• Informs candidates of job duties and responsibilities, compensation, work schedules and working conditions, policies, assignment opportunities, and other information; evaluates employees' performance by conducting follow-up calls to foster client relationships; coaches and counsel’s temporary employees to ensure optimal performance and client satisfaction.
• Main point of contact for employee relation and client issues. Will partner/escalate to Client Services, Human Resource and Operations Manager, as needed.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the contingent workforce assigned, identifying problem areas and taking corrective procedural, client support, and other actions.
• Documents reports of performance for recognition and/or disciplinary review based on client feedback.
• Stays abreast of employer of record (EOR) and wage and hour compliance as applies to contingent workforce; monitors quality control of applicant files to ensure compliance with organization and government standards.
• Partners with Client Services and Operations Manager around documentation for Unemployment and Workers Compensation claims.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Recruitment

• Delivering high quality service to customers and facilitating the placement of candidates by executing customized recruiting strategies that respond to the client's needs.
• Acting on behalf of Nelson Connects, independently builds a client base through networking, leads, referrals, cold calling efforts, past clients, and other avenues; consistently develops and grows new and existing client base.
• Provides specialized recruiting skills in the following areas: general support, sales, management and executive position placement.
• Secures detailed job descriptions from clients to ensure quality placements.
• Is a SME and educates clients regarding labor market, trends, wages, benefits, and realistic expectations in today's market.
• Educates and convincingly "sells" clients on the services of staffing unit and/or company’s lateral staffing divisions.
• Reviews employment applications and interviews candidates to evaluate work history, "can-do/will-do" characteristics, skills, competencies, education and training, compensation needs, and other qualifications.
• Performs reference and background checks on candidates.
• Schedules, conducts, and scores evaluations for candidates.
• Prepares candidates to present themselves professionally by assisting them in the development of a marketable resumé and in the refinement of their interviewing skills.
• Counsels and advises candidates regarding their objectives and career goals.
• Sets candidate interview appointments with clients and follows up with both parties regarding outcome of the interview.
• Independently negotiates pay rates and contract fees on behalf of Nelson Connects.
• Communicates candidate sourcing needs to the Recruiting & Retention Team.
• Writes and places cutting-edge advertisements to attract top-quality candidates in conjunction with the corporate Marketing Department.
• Tracks placements, fall-offs, candidates and clients in applicable database. Reviews Accounts Receivable aging files and coordinates collection efforts with Accounts Receivable Specialist.
• Works independently and in a team environment
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager

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