Title:  Jr Associate, Global Recruitment

Job Summary

As a key member of the West HR and recruiting team, this person will help us shape the future talent profile of West. By identifying and attracting top talent to West for entry and mid-level roles, this recruiting specialist will have the opportunity to play a key role as the organization grows and transforms. This individual will become a partner with client stakeholders, including the site HR team, and will work to develop, communicate and execute jointly on recruiting plans to support the site. He/she will be responsible for recruitment execution that efficiently manages the full life cycle recruiting process, and helps achieve a seamless, positive candidate and client experience no matter what the hiring decision might be. This person will manage key administrative processes to ensure our team is innovative and compliant. Ultimately, he/she will assist West in efficiently delivering on its talent needs to achieve our immediate and future business goals.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively and strategically source, screen and assess qualified candidates for targeted job requisitions
• Schedules virtual and onsite interviews at all levels, including Executive; communicates arrangements with both candidates and interviewer
• Through innovative solutions, build and maintain a pipeline of qualified and diverse talent for hourly and salaried positions
• Assist with ­­the development and implementation of recruitment plans
• Help to meet hiring needs through planning job fairs, interview days, or other high-volume candidate processing programs that help West most efficiently meet its hiring needs
• Establish and build relationships with other recruiters and HR team to share knowledge, HR trends and experiences to execute best practices enterprise wide
• Manage all activities within the West applicant tracking system (ATS) and accurately track and report recruitment activity data to support staffing metrics from the time a requisition is opened to the time candidates are identified for offer and onboarded
• Ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment
• Analyze job descriptions and candidate profiles to determine target profile needs and appropriate match
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
• Abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules
• Exhibit reliable, punctual and predictable attendance
• Flexible and adapts to changing business needs including supporting a variety of different sites and positions as needed
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in German and English
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Diploma HS/GED required
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources preferred with a combination of equivalent experience

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1-year professional work experience required  
• Prior experience in a recruiter or recruiting coordinator role preferred
• Experience working with global teams preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills. Ability to effectively read, write, and speak in both English and German at a high professional level is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build trust, maximize relationships, and interact with all levels within our organization, are essential
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent planning, time management, prioritization, and organizational skills are essential. The ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities with deadlines are required
• Extremely detail-oriented, proactive, and organized with the ability to solve problems under tight timelines
• The ability to recognize opportunities and assess risks before they become trends is necessary
• Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Ability to manage a robust pipeline of open requisitions with multiple stakeholders and competing timelines
• Passion for efficiency, automation, and productivity
• Ability to comply with the company’s safety and quality policy at all times