Talent Acquisition Specialist

Due to continued business growth, we are looking to expand our Talent Acquisition Department! You will be responsible for building a strong talent pipeline that increases our bench strength. As a brand ambassador, you will act to maximize employee engagement and development in areas of talent acquisition. You enjoy being creative and utilize a wide variety of sourcing methods beyond postings.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform full-cycle recruitment activities which includes formulation and execution of our talent acquisition strategy, interviewing, providing education, advising hiring managers, understanding recruiting needs and job requirements, and conducting reference checks.
• Develop and continuously improve the overall recruitment process, both internally and externally.
• Source and manage candidate pools by identifying and approaching active and passive candidates through appropriate channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through continuous sourcing and attending relevant industry conferences, professional group meetings, and other events to target top talent.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to include professional networking, direct sourcing, employee referral program, and social media to focus on a diverse pool of talent.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with candidates, employees and hiring managers to achieve recruitment goals.
• Partner with department leaders to gain an understanding of the business drivers, objectives and regional challenges affecting talent acquisition.
• Generate key hiring metrics and provide regular progress updates on search findings to management.
• Facilitate follow-up meetings with candidates and hiring managers.
• Participate in the development of the job evaluation process and work with managers to create job descriptions and postings.
• Uphold confidentiality in the execution of the role.
• Partner with the HR team to build and enhance our employer brand through the management of our Talent Community, Employee Value Proposition, and content creation.
• Participates in HR related projects and/or performs other tasks as required that assist with the success of Paladin Technologies.
• In collaboration with the HR team, support employee communication and messaging to ensure that employees are familiar with the organization's mission, goals, policies, and expectations.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or a related field is preferred, or commensurate experience required.
• 3 - 5 years of experience within Talent Acquisition (agency or inhouse would be considered an asset)
• Extensive understanding of HR databases, applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems as demonstrated by 3 or more years of experience
• Strong experience working with sourcing platforms; LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Resume Database and ZoomInfo
• Advanced sourcing & headhunting techniques for uncovering candidates (through unconventional methods)
• Deep understanding of industry trends, salary benchmarks and competitive landscapes within the construction and building automation field.

• Recruiting for technical roles in the construction industry is preferred with an emphasis being placed on; Technicians (Senior, Lead & Service), Estimators, Project Coordinators and Project Managers
• Foundational knowledge of employment laws and regulations across North America (including Canada & USA)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to deliver effective presentations to staff members.
• Detailed-oriented, accurate, thorough and takes extreme pride in work.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume atmosphere
• Ability to multi-task and apply a sense of urgency.
• Ability to write and present Employment Offers & Employee Benefits
• Ability to problem solve and carry out responsibilities under minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation, including the ability to multi-task while under deadlines or time constraints
• Excellent interpersonal skills including customer service skills.
• Proven track record of building and developing effective teams.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and deal effectively, tactfully and with complete confidentiality with employees, outside partners, and stakeholders of the company.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly), in English, in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers;
• Manual dexterity required for all day computer work, occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to focus, at a computer, for extended periods of time.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Company Info:

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United Stated and Canada, and nearly 1,600 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 858-668-1705 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.