Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Louisville - Louisville, KY, Salary Range: Undisclosed, OverviewPosition Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayEducation Level: 4 Year Degree INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENTJob SummaryThe Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the full recruitment cycle, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing talent management for the Company. This position actively searches, creatively designs, and implements effective methods to educate and enhance performance for all departments. Key Responsibilities Execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy to attract qualified candidates. Collaborate with Hiring Managers and Senior Leadership to develop talent management and staff planning strategies. Lead local and national searches for all open positions. Find, screen, and select the ideal candidates to be interviewed by Hiring Managers. Manage the requisition to onboarding systems process to ensure data in various systems are correctly aligned and facilitates accurate reporting. Assist in Talent Acquisition projects aimed at improving performance, experience, and efficiency, including new processes, integrations, and/or implementation of new systems. Adhere to approved KEG 1 hiring practices related to pre-employment screening and qualification of candidates. Utilizing the approved KEG 1 onboarding process, lead a thorough onboarding of all new hires to promote new hire success while ensuring adherence to company HR policies and procedures. Coordinate and attend job fairs. Track and monitor employee referral process. Be prepared to report on recruiting, hiring, staffing status as requested by Executive Management. Serve as an owner of position staffing to ensure control of hiring relative to staff budget/targets. Provide ad hoc project/analysis support as requested by Senior Management. Maintain a thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Maintain open and clear communications with the owners, managers, and other employees of the Company. Comply with all relevant company policies and procedures outlined in the K1 Management Services Employee Handbook. Conduct all activities in accordance with local, state, and federal liquor control regulations. Core CompetenciesCommunication Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present information clearly to candidates and stakeholders.Relationship Management Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners. Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset.Adaptability Ability to pivot strategies based on changing business needs or market conditions. Open to learning and implementing new tools or techniques.Problem-Solving Skilled in identifying recruitment challenges and developing creative solutions. Analytical approach to improving sourcing strategies and hiring processes.Organization Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Attention to detail in managing multiple recruitment pipelines simultaneously.Technical Proficiency Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software. Competency in leveraging social media platforms and job boards for sourcing.Diversity and Inclusion Understanding of the importance of DEI in recruitment. Ability to develop strategies to attract and retain diverse talent.Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Education – Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Experience – 2+ years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a similar role Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of employment laws and regulations Experience in high-volume recruiting or specialized industry recruiting is a plus.Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism Ability to work independently and as part of a team