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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Austin, TX, Greenville, SC, Liberty Lake, WA
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), is a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water.
Itron is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a volume of requisitions for North America, primarily technical in nature.
In this role, you will work with hiring managers from the initial opening of requisitions to new hire onboarding. You will work to outline the position requirements and determine appropriate recruitment strategies to successfully identify, attract and evaluate top talent. You will negotiate offers, support the contingency and onboarding process, and provide a consistent and world-class candidate recruitment and onboarding experience. In addition to fulfilling immediate recruitment needs, you will be expected to develop candidate pipelines to support current and future talent acquisition needs and contribute to ongoing innovation efforts.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Define position requirements; develop recruiting plans and strategies; coordinate interviewing schedules; and provide guidance on salary, interviewing, relocation, immigration and related personnel issues.
Deliver high quality customer service to hiring managers and candidates in order to quickly fill positions in accordance with established key performance indicators.
Understand and communicate Itron’s culture, products and services and market information in order to ensure the “best fit” candidates are identified for each role.
Promote and ensure best practices are followed during applicant tracking, interviewing, hiring throughout the recruiting process.
Proactively develop and manage diverse, qualified candidate pipelines for future placement opportunities.
Negotiate compensation packages, which includes understanding of Itron’s salary, bonus and equity plans, and benefits.
Manage interaction with selected staffing partners, if required. Provide performance feedback of staffing partners, as needed.
Participate in, or lead, HR projects related to talent acquisition.
Provide input on global TA process improvements, training, and ongoing automation efforts.
Recruit technical and non-technical roles, including but not limited to:
Engineering (hardware, software, firmware)
Data science
Project management
Finance
Information Technology
Information Security
Supply Chain
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field is highly preferred
Minimum 5 years of full lifecycle recruitment experience in a similarly sized technology company
Required experience:
Experience building strong relationships and quick rapport with hiring managers, global HR, and leadership
The ability to demonstrate effective interviewing skills in order to qualify the candidate’s professional strengths, accomplishments, motivations and personal career objectives
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Proven experience with modern sourcing tools and applicant tracking systems
Travel: 0-10%
Itron is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship, sex (including gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, mental or physical disability including medical condition), genetic information or other status protected by law. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact your local recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure the safety and promote the well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.