Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technology

About Guild Mortgage

Since 1960, Guild Mortgage Company has been committed to assisting homeowners and buyers by providing affordable financing options with excellent terms and unmatched professionalism within the lending sector.

Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist focusing on technology plays a critical role in facilitating IT recruitment activities. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Supervisor, this role involves posting IT job openings, providing administrative support for recruiting, responding to internal recruitment inquiries, sourcing and screening candidates for various technology roles. The specialist will cultivate strong relationships with potential candidates and hiring managers to identify talent that drives company success while ensuring positive candidate experiences.

Compensation

This position is non-exempt, offering an hourly wage ranging from $36.06 to $38.46. Pay is determined by multiple factors such as federal and local wage laws, relevant education, experience level, and geographic location.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with hiring managers to establish candidate criteria and share pre-set qualifications for effective talent identification.
• Foster strong cross-departmental relationships and act as the liaison between hiring managers and candidates to streamline hiring processes.
• Develop and monitor sourcing strategies to allocate resources effectively to optimal sourcing channels.
• Manage recruiting activities including posting job openings both internally and externally, candidate screening, interviewing, offer extension, and processing hiring paperwork.
• Conduct resume reviews and phone interviews to generate a qualified candidate roster for hiring managers.
• Collaborate with teams to construct and comprehend technical assessments evaluating applicants’ technical skills.
• Review and audit job postings regularly in the applicant tracking system, ensuring removal of outdated or filled vacancies.
• Support talent acquisition efforts by maintaining and developing relationships with colleges and universities to cultivate new talent pipelines.
• Stay informed on current technology trends to anticipate hiring demands and source pertinent technical professionals.
• Meet or exceed individual recruiting performance metrics established by the supervisor.
• Undertake delegated tasks that contribute to recruiting outcomes.
• Utilize a variety of proven recruiting methods to build a robust candidate pipeline.
• Partner closely with the Talent Acquisition Supervisor to devise and carry out sourcing strategies aimed at broadening the candidate pool and focusing on the most effective tactics.
• Recommend enhancements to improve overall recruitment procedures.
• Communicate the company's core values, workplace culture, and benefits to prospective candidates.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with all applicable legal and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate and current data entry within the applicant tracking system.
• Participate in job fairs and career-related events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent mandatory; associate degree relevant to the position is preferred.
• At least three years of experience recruiting for IT or technology roles, with four years preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining professional relationships and a vast network of potential candidates through proactive research and ongoing engagement.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently with exceptional organizational attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving hiring requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with urgency and responsiveness.
• Commitment to excellence in customer service and professionalism in all interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, cloud collaboration tools, wikis, and third-party software related to recruitment.
• Adherence to the values of customer service, integrity, respect, collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence.

Work Environment and Additional Details

• Primarily sedentary office work requiring standard office equipment.
• Regular auditory and visual attention needed for communication and screening tasks.
• Exposure to typical moderate office noise without significant environmental hazards.
• Travel requirements approximately 5-10%.
• Ability to communicate effectively with visitors and manage tasks under productivity requirements.
• Strict adherence to established processes and protocols within timely frameworks.

Benefits

Guild Mortgage offers a supportive workplace, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability coverage, and 401(k) with employer matching contributions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Guild Mortgage Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.