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Volvo Cars is on an exciting journey, redefining the automotive experience by innovating to make people’s lives less complicated. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make an impact in a company with unique opportunities to grow and make a true difference.

Job Summary:

The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for partnering with the business and performing full life cycle recruitment for all positions at VCCH.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Be an integral part in the recruitment process of the business needs as VCCH expands.
• Partner with the business managers to understand current and future workforce needs at VCCH
• Mentor and train members of management and hiring managers in the areas of interviewing, recruiting and the use of all recruiting methods and tools on an on-going basis.
• Collects and Analyzes HR data on recruitment activities, applicant flow, interviews, hires, transfers, promotions and terminations. Communicates and uses the information for formulating recruiting strategies and approach.
• Prepares and analyzes statistical reports and other data to monitor applicant flow, selection and turnover for compliance with legal regulations and with organizational goals and policies.
• Develops, plans and implements HR programs, plans, poilicies and procedures for recruitment, testing, selection and job placement.
• Writes and maintains job descriptions, ensuring they are updated and located in the Business Management System.
• Develops and Maintains internal job posting program
• Develops and Maintains contacts with local educational institutions, employment agencies, placement firms, state agencies and other sources of applicants.
• Collaborate with other teams within human resources to ensure employee onboarding, administration and processes are followed.
• Owner of the ATS system, including training, tracking and managing system updates.
• Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems related to recruitment and selection
• Implement process improvement and development of additional processes and procedures to further assist the business.
• Serve as a leader on the team on our recruiting practices and processes
• Train new Talent Acquisition Employees and HR Employees on our processes and procedures within VCCH HR.
• Serve as a primary POC for recruitment needs
• Manage and Recommend Updates to recruitment processes
• Source candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline
• Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, and performing phone screenings
• Take ownership of candidate experience by designing and managing it
• Develop job postings, job descriptions, and position requirements in partnership with hiring managers
• Facilitate the offer process by extending the offer and negotiating employment terms
• Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices
• Manage the overall interview, selection, and closing process
• Ensure all screening, hiring, and selection is done in accordance with employment laws and regulations
• Represent Volvo Car at external events for recruitment purposes
• Partner with local universities and colleges to build a pipeline of future talent
• Coordinate and manage the annual internship program at VCCH.
• Coordinate and manage any additional recruitment programs

Specifications:

• Four-year degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years minimum Recruiting experience, both hourly and salaried employees.
• Full Cycle recruiting experience.
• Strong sourcing experience through Job Boards, ATS and LinkedIn.
• Experience within start-up manufacturing facility preferred.
• Experience with mass hiring procedures.
• Experience with ATS and Microsoft Office. SuccessFactors preferred.
• Effective problem-analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Strong customer focus and motivation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong team player, ability to work with people at all levels.

Competencies/Abilities:

• Ability to articulate complex issues.
• Continuously works to protect and enhance Volvo’s reputation.
• Carries out all duties and responsibilities with the utmost integrity and consistent with the highest ethical standards.
• Remains flexible and responsive to changing conditions.
• Uses both logic and intuition to reach appropriate conclusions.
• Adjusts behavior style to match the demands of the situation.
• Knows how the organization operates and knows its place with the larger context of the industry and marketplace.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to political and practical realities.
• Listens to others; respects their differences.
• Ability to communicate, persuade and make effective formal presentations.
• Ability to utilize a PC to communicate, track trends and retrieve relevant information.
• Must be a self-starter and inspire employees.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.