Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Administer the full-lifecycle recruiting process including: management of internal and external job postings; reviewing resumes; phone screening applicants; Koppers Rooney Rule application; interviewing and extending offers to select candidates; recommending qualified candidates to hiring managers; recommending initial salary to management; negotiating with candidates.
• Advise hiring teams on policies, procedures, compliance requirements, diversity strategies and interview techniques. Provide training to hiring managers and their teams as needed.
• Establish and develop relationships with HBCU's, colleges, universities, trade schools and other organizations to drive recruiting efforts which support our diverse talent needs and our corporate values.
• Work closely with the Talent Coordinator to ensure a smooth transition to post-offer activities.
• Maintain all applicant tracking activities in Applicant Tracking System (Workday) for salaried positions.
• Conduct full-lifecycle recruiting for the Koppers Internship Program.
• Be a resource to all employees as a Culture and Engagement point of contact to either offer support, answer questions, or make connection with appropriate Culture and Engagement representative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Human Resources or a related discipline required; HR certification or advanced degree preferred.
• 2-4 years recruiting experience required; recruiting experience for a manufacturing company preferred.
• Human Resources Generalist experience is preferred.
• Experience with Workday platform preferred.
• Must be a self-starter who does not require constant supervision.
• Strong organizational and multiple tasking skills.
• Ability to practice and maintain strict confidentiality on sensitive issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and empathetically.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Strong service orientation, social perceptiveness and active listening skills.
• Demonstrates strong planning skills.
• Comfortable communicating with employees on all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.