Talent Acquisition Specialist

Why GLS?

Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs. 

People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar. 

Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!

Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work!

o   Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role

o   Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability

o   401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting

o   Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life

o   Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually

o   Tuition Reimbursement

o   Parental Leave

o   Business casual work environment

What does it mean to be a Talent Acquisition Specialist at GLS?

The Talent Acquisition Specialist position is responsible for overseeing the full life cycle of recruitment, including the sourcing of active and passive candidates through a variety of channels. This position is also responsible for providing support for administrative HR functions related to the recruitment process. 

How you will drive value within the organization as a Talent Acquisition Specialist?

• Create a thorough recruitment and interviewing plan for each open position based on collaboration with the hiring managers, including regular follow-up to discuss results and adjustments as needed 
• Source, through various forms of advertising and/or vendor networks, to provide both active and passive quality candidates for all open positions within a timely manner 
• Develop an online organizational presence in order to attract a diverse pool of candidates including development of social media and professional networking sites, suggesting improvements for the organization’s website career page and researching alternative avenues for internet-based recruiting 
• Establish strong working relationships with all organizational leaders in order to provide top quality service during recruitment process 
• Coordinate all pre-employment background review processes, ensuring selected candidates meet organizational standards 
• Participate in organizing and implementing college recruiting initiatives 
• Research and participate in career fairs and networking events to increase awareness of company brand 
• Own administrative HR functions including onboarding, new hire orientation and other administrative duties as necessary 
• Maintain electronic records and files that support work performed, results, and outcomes 
• Participate in special projects as needed 
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management 

What you should have to be successful as a Talent Acquisition Specialist?

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Proven ability to source passive candidates using platforms like LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, and Indeed
• Intrinsically motivated individual who takes initiative, identifies opportunities, and drives improvements to processes
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others, manage conflict, handle sensitive information, and build collaborative relationships across the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other standard business applications, with the ability to quickly learn new software
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Commitment to embodying the organization's core values and key competencies

Employment Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:
• Remain in a stationary position 100% of the workday
• Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment 
• Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading
• The position does require occasional local travel

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