.A Talent Acquisition Specialist will attract, identify and recruit successful employees to deliver MetLife ambitions and strategies, and is responsible for facilitating the effective staffing of a company or organization. Assess the staffing needs of the company and then identify and recruit talented individuals to fill those needs, leading assessments, interviewing and the end-to-end selection process.Work in conjunction with the managers and internal or external stakeholders of the company or department.Main Responsibilities:Source and recruit candidates using job postings and social media, while effectively targeting the right kinds of candidates for the job. Throughout this process, develop relationships with prospective talent and seek out and recommend creative new ways of sourcing talent.Review resumes, cover letters, and assess interview performance. Complete all pre-screening and screening activities for prospective employees, which may include calling previous employers and completing background checks.Facilitate a smooth onboarding process for new employees by administering and submitting all hiring paperwork and assisting with the orientation process, working closely with the Human Resources department.Maintain in-depth knowledge of the industry in which recruiting occurs, which may include having previously worked in that industry or attending educational seminars, networking, and industry events.Develop and maintain professional relationships with colleges, universities, and placement offices as a source to generate qualified applicants for the Internship Program. Schedule and attend career fairs, information sessions, and on-campus visits to identify candidates as needed.Manage key performance indicators, utilizing data to identify opportunities and solutions, delivering against performance metrics related to Time to Fill, Recruiter Efficiency, and other KPIs that drive and reflect success.Prepare weekly reports for clients to show tasks in progress, the number of candidates searched, and the number of qualified candidates found. Utilize data analytics to run KPIs and findings in local markets.Develop and manage innovative, best practice recruitment policies, procedures, and processes.Partner across the TA Regional Team on overall talent strategies such as talent assessment and talent development to contribute to overall talent pipeline development.Lead strategic planning, coordination, execution, tracking, and evaluation of various recruiting initiatives and projects.Proficiency Level DefinitionsExpertSourcing and diversity strategy: strong sourcing skills – ability to hunt, find & engage with the very best talent in the marketplace.Search Techniques: strong networking and relationship-building skills, with a solid network of top managerial and executive talent.AdvancedClient Focus: Demonstrated experience establishing customer relationships and a track record of excellent customer satisfaction required
