Human Resource Specialist - Full-time

Headway Workforce Solutions is currently seeking a Human Resource Specialist for a contract opportunity in Richmond, VA with one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and experience with an industry leader currently operating the nation's largest natural gas storage system.

As a Human Resource Specialist you will:

Provide recruiting support in addition to partnering closely with field HR and business leadership to execute a recruiting strategy that is consistent with the business goals. The successful candidate must be able to build and cultivate strong, long-term relationships with Human Resources, the management team, and prospective candidates.

Job Duties:

• Evaluate applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers
• Counsel hiring managers on issues such as recruiting trends, industry best practices, and diversity
• Screen and phone-interview applicants based upon job description and job qualifications
• Work with Staffing Administrator to schedule testing and face-to-face interviews with candidates
• Work with HR and hiring managers to develop appropriate job offers for candidates
• Follow up with unsuccessful candidates
• Update applicant tracking system as necessary

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years full life cycle recruiting experience
• Proficient and have proven track record of sourcing, screening, and presenting qualified
• Demonstrated experience building relationships
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and work well in a team environment
• Previous experience utilizing an applicant tracking system is preferred

Skills/Knowledge:

• Bachelor's Required

Additional Information:

• 4-5 Month Contract
• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for at least 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to bend, squat, and kneel.

Headway provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Headway complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.