Sourcing Recruiter

Job Description

Overview

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Responsibilities

The Sourcing Recruiter is responsible for proactively sourcing, building, and maintaining a stream of qualified active and passive candidates through various recruiting and sourcing techniques. Key duties include developing and driving the Candidate identifications strategy, generating interest and selling the Southwest value proposition, and screening Candidates to determine both position and culture fit.

WORK ACTIVITIES/CONTEXT:

• Screen Candidates for appropriateness of skills, experience, and knowledge by reviewing resumes, facilitating phone and face-to-face interviews, and conducting reference checks in order to evaluate skill level in relation to position requirements
• Grow talent pools for technical skill sets across the Company using innovative sourcing channels and techniques to find top talent including complex internet searches, social media, talent database mining, diversity resources, and networking
• Partner with Recruiters and hiring Managers in order to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood, ideal talent profiles are created to meet business needs, and ensure all parties remain informed and engaged with the progression of recruitment for the roles
• Educate Hiring Managers, Recruiters, and Employees on sourcing strategies, resources, and tools
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of the competitive recruiting landscape including technical skill, demand for talent, resource availability, knowledge of competitive companies, and compensation plans in order to influence recruiters, hiring Managers, and HR Business Partners.
• Use effective talent marketing communication strategies to build campaigns and messaging to potential prospects in targeted talent pools
• Assist with the writing, editing, and posting of requisitions, job descriptions, and general screening questionnaires by ensuring compliance and consistency and strategically posting to available talent platforms
• Generate reports for stakeholders by analyzing key trends, return on investment, and business impact of existing sourcing strategies to provide a basis for data-driven decision-making and business need, as well as determine areas for improvement
• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description.
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years of recruiting experience required
• 1-2 years of sourcing experience required
• Experience working in an Applicant Tracking System preferred

SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/WORK STYLE:

• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines.
• Demonstrated mastery of Boolean and open web sourcing techniques
• Knowledge of social recruiting tools
• Ability to work under ambiguous circumstances
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments
• Ability to communicate with confidence and influence others
• Ability to gain buy-in from stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts
• Ability to make decisions, think independently
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions and time constraints
• Ability to stay organized and deliver high quality work, paying close attention to details
• Strong business acumen skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Effective researching skills
• Customer service skills
• Conflict management skills
• Strong cold calling skills
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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