Job Description

At Kforce, we are proud of the culture we’ve created. Our people enjoy an environment where flexibility and choice are empowered by trust and technology. Our office occasional approach gives Kforcers the ability to achieve high performance levels while designing their best lives .

Who are we? Kforce is a Staffing and Solutions firm specializing in technology, finance & accounting. Each year, we help more than 30,000 people find work. We partner with over 3,000 companies, including most of the Fortune 500, to find solutions for their talent, team, and project needs. We thrive on building lasting relationships and making a positive impact on the lives of all we serve. Our national network of 2,000+ associates support our ability to meet the needs of customers of all sizes.

SUMMARY:

The Talent Associate is responsible for the identification, qualification, and matching of candidates. The Talent Associate builds relationships with candidates through the delivery of exceptional customer service characterized by mutual respect, understanding, and trust.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, engage, and recruit qualified candidates by performing sourcing activities to include, but not limited to: market and Internet research identifying alternate candidate sources, cold calling, executing recruiting calls, referral recruiting, online social networking, attending seminars and local networking events. Determine and implement appropriate recruiting techniques for market, industry, skill set, and region.
• Evaluate market conditions and ensure candidate inventory population stays at appropriate levels to accommodate anticipated client demand.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with candidates not currently on assignment.
• Qualify candidates by conducting telephone and in-person interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.
• Complete appropriate reference checks on candidates to ensure authenticity of stated skills and experience. Coordinate applicable background investigations with administrative staff.
• Analyze client requirements against qualifications of candidates and match the best candidate with client needs.
• Package the candidates for presentation to client.
• Present job opportunities to candidates and negotiate pay rates.
• Prep and debrief candidates. Provide coaching and advice to candidates throughout the client interview process to include counter offers and job transition.
• Conduct follow-up activities with candidates to ensure job satisfaction.
• Supervise and manage candidates on assignment; counsel and discipline candidates; be directly involved in termination decisions.
• Work closely with Client Relationship associates in activities directly related to candidate quality assurance, retention and extension, lead generation, remarketing, and candidate satisfaction.
• Develop and execute daily plan.
• Participate in periodic training to enhance representation of clients in HR management decisions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None required.

KEY SUCCESS INDICATORS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrate strong commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to a team environment.
• Demonstrate well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient at handling difficult human relations issues with professionalism and respect.
• Possess sound judgment and reasoning abilities.
• Exhibit strong drive for results and success.
• Ability to motivate and self-direct.
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism during stressful situations.
• Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment and adherence to Firm’s Core Values.

What Do We Offer?

Training and Development- Kforce is committed to helping you be successful!

• You will receive individual and TEAM training designed for sales and recruiting professionals.
• Job shadowing and mentorship from senior team members.
• Continued development for career progression to provide more career opportunities.
• Scheduled one on one and group meetings with your leader.
• Continuous learning and development through lunch and learning, meetings, speakers, and more.
• Unlimited on-line training tools from Kforce University.

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