Talent Management Specialist at Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Full Cycle Recruitment, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Paylocity, Project Management, Employment Law, Microsoft Office Suite, Interpersonal Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Time Management

Industry

Public Policy Offices

Description

Description Summary: The Talent Management Specialist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in managing recruitment and onboarding. In addition, this role provides support to HR functions in the following areas: employee relations and engagement, performance management and policy implementation. Duties / Responsibilities: Manage full cycle recruitment for all positions Serve as primary contact for new employees from offer acceptance through first 90 days Coordinate orientation sessions, training schedules and introductions to teams Partner with key stakeholders (IT, accounting, etc.) to ensure systems and resources are ready Maintain and improve onboarding materials, checklists and resources to align with best practices Collect feedback from new hires to evaluate and improve processes Support compliance by ensuring all required forms, policies, and training are completed Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for all new employees, including pre-boarding documentation, orientation scheduling and supporting systems set up to ensure a smooth transition into the organization. Track and analyze onboarding metrics to continuously improve the process Partner with leadership to build a sense of belonging and engagement Evaluate and recommend recruiting platforms to maximize the quality of candidates and exposure to the organization Manage communication to new hires, hiring managers and stakeholders. Assist in developing and leading initiatives to support colleagues, managers and stakeholders Assist in managing company training through the learning management system (LMS) Assist HR on other projects as needed Hybrid work (3 days onsite, 2 remote) Requirements Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in a talent acquisition role or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and best practices. Experience working with Paylocity Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Strong organizational, project management and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong listening and interpersonal skills; skilled at developing and maintaining effective working relationships Collaborates well with others yet is highly self-motivated and able to work well under stress and independently in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Sound judgment and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

The Talent Management Specialist manages the full cycle recruitment and end-to-end onboarding process for new employees. They also support HR functions including employee engagement, performance management, and the administration of the learning management system.