About the Talent Acquisition Assistant Position We're seeking an experienced TA assistant with outstanding people skills to join our team. As a TA assistant, you'll work to attract excellent job candidates, conduct interviews, and identify future hiring needs. You'll need a wide variety of skills to succeed as a TA assistant: excellent communication skills, knowledge of social media best practices, and superb multitasking skills, among others. Talent Acquisition Assistant Responsibilities + Collaborate with department managers to identify employment needs and candidate requirements + Work with department managers to develop job descriptions + Share job descriptions through posting on various recruitment databases, social media, and online employment forums + Monitor applications and conduct phone screenings and interviews with suitable candidates + Evaluate applicant knowledge and skills, along with work experience, to select the strongest candidate for the position + Conduct background screenings as required + Prepare employment offers, answering questions as needed, and scanning in returned paperwork + Assist in onboarding new employees + Promote employee retention + Provide hiring and retention reports to management as needed Talent Acquisition Assistant Requirements + Open to starters or career shifters + Graduate of BA/BS in human resources, business, or related field + Good with people + Excellent communication and organizational skills + Strong decision-making skills + Proficient with applicant tracking software and Microsoft Office Suite + Working knowledge of employment law, both state and federal