Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR

Human Resource ExperienceProficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint Strong Verbal Communication OrganizedGood at time management

Opportunity: To Grow. To find an area you thrive in and build it.

The Stahlka Way

“Do the right thing, ALWAYS.”

Interact with people in a way that honors their self-worth and respects their value as unique individuals. Demonstrate kindness and compassion. Listen with care. Be humble.

BE POSITIVE

You have the power to choose your attitude. Choose to be joyful, optimistic, and enthusiastic. Give people the benefit of the doubt. Your attitude is contagious. Spread optimism and positive energy. Be fully engaged.

FIND A WAY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN

Take personal responsibility when it comes to meeting the needs of our customers. Be resourceful, show initiative, and be relentless about finding solutions.

THINK TEAM

We win and lose as a team. Practice blameless problem solving. Be open to new ideas and different approaches. Be easy to work with, be a mentor.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE

The best way to influence others is through your own example. Don’t wait for others to change. Be the change you want to see. Be willing to sweep the floors.

MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BALANCE

Keep perspective. Balance your time between work, family and the things that make you happy.

DELIVER RESULTS

Set high goals and hold yourself accountable for achieving results. Don’t forget to celebrate success.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Be an active part of your community by getting involved and participating in community organizations and events. You can and do make a difference.

EMBRACE CHANGE

Nothing stays the same, especially in our industry. Be excited by change, and be energized by both the challenges and the possibilities it creates. Step out of your comfort zone, for growth never happens without risk.

ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT WE’RE A FAMILY

Our relationships go deeper than simply being teammates at work. While we may disagree, we genuinely care for and about each other. We believe in and trust each other. Whether it’s a kind word during a tough stretch, a friendly smile each morning, or a helping hand in stressful times, show your compassion. Consider how your actions affect our collective reputation, and act in a way that brings honor to the Stahlka Agency.

Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Job Description
 
Stahlka Agency is looking to add an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist/Human Resources professional to our team.  This position is a new role in our company.

We are excitedly looking for a positive, inquisitive Talent Acquisition Specialist, who loves streamlining processes and problem-solving. Someone who will take on the role of finding talent and some HR duties off ownership’s plate while ensuring that talent search and HR operate efficiently and smoothly as directed. In addition, our new teammate will support ownership and management regarding talent acquisition, talent management, employee retention, employee coaching, and other minor HR tasks. A primary initiative will be to continue to champion our culture.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and have experience in talent acquisition and a wide range of human resources tasks to help ownership and management.

This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, must have excellent attention to detail, is able to work independently with little or no supervision, and enjoys the challenges of supporting a company of diverse people. Someone who enjoys going home knowing they put their best foot forward and made a difference by supporting a company and its people.

Duties and Responsibilities - include but are not limited to the following:

1. Provides support for the owners and managers of the company in talent acquisition and human resources.
 
2. Assist with managing HR for the Agency by developing and maintaining office and company policies, updating company annual handbooks, employee files, payroll, operations, discipline, recruiting, onboarding, orientation and training, and other procedures, as necessary.
 
3. Handle talent management by coaching high-potential employees, delivering employee training programs, building hiring and succession plans as well as mentoring employees. 
 
4. Handle talent acquisition by collaborating with Marketing Department to build a strong employer brand to attract qualified candidates. As well as proactively build applicant pipelines to meet current and future business needs.
 
5.  Assist the management team with strategic planning. 

6. Handle internal inquiries, complaints, injuries, and workers' compensation.

7. Develops and streamline company policies and procedures, ensure they are implemented appropriately after approval, and make sure all files are complete and organized as expected by owners.

8. Perform review and analysis of duties, tasks, and projects and keeps ownership and management properly informed.

9. Ensure top HR performance of company staff by providing them with adequate coaching and guidance.

10. Manage internal staff relations and maintain a positive working environment while following company core values.

11. Maintain and update all office and company insurance policies.

12. Process and approve office payroll.

13. Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of the company in any department, as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred but not required

· Previous Human Resources experience in NY required.

· Ability to show a thorough knowledge of HR principles and federal/local regulations through questions, discussions and completed tasks

· Very strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential

· Takes ownership of job responsibilities with personal pride and accountability

· Experience with multiple locations and/or departments preferred but not required

· Very prompt, hardworking, and loves what they do

· Ability to work independently with little supervision required

· Ability to remain calm while working under pressure in a busy environment

· Ability to work within timeframe of standard policies and procedures and not miss deadlines/due dates

· Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive company and employee information

· Excellent ability to multi-task, prioritize, and problem solve in a busy, fast paced environment

· Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point is required

· Exhibit extraordinary discretion, confidentiality, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with our team

· Excellent time, leadership, and management skills

· Efficient in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong professionalism and organizational and planning skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
·      401(k)
·      Bank of remote work hours
·      Life insurance
·      Long-term disability 
·      EAP
·      Health insurance
·      Dental Insurance
·      Vision insurance 
·      Paid time off

Stahlka Agency has been proudly serving the Western New York community with insurance services since being founded by Donald and Gertrude Stahlka in 1957. Although our firm started off small, through the years William, Mark, and Brad Stahlka have grown the company to over 45 employees and have established a strong reputation.

We are an independent insurance agency representing several insurance carriers to continuously provide our clients with the best value. We would like the opportunity to review your current insurance program and to offer recommendations to improve your coverage and reduce costs.

In 1995, Stahlka Agency joined other reputable insurance agencies to form the EMS Group, an independent, community-based group of insurance companies in Western New York. The EMS Group has distinguished itself as a youthful dynamic group, having established a strong reputation as a leader in the insurance business.

Our agency is pleased to operate out of both the Southtowns and Northtowns with one office at 6724 Main Street in Williamsville and our second location at 4250 Southwestern Blvd in Hamburg.

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days