Talent Acquisition Specialist

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.
 
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. 
 
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

This position is responsible for the full recruiting life cycle, including intake sessions with hiring managers, sourcing, screening, interviewing and recommending external and/or internal candidates, facilitating interview feedback sessions with hiring managers, and executing talent marketing strategies to help build a best-in-class Talent Acquisition function at La-Z-Boy. Develops and maintains strong partnerships with hiring managers to outline recruiting strategy and ensure quality of candidates presented for all open positions. Delivers an exceptional candidate experience in line with company's employment brand.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned): • Partner with hiring managers to develop targeted recruiting plans to address staffing needs, while ensuring quality candidate experience and educating managers on legal compliance. Analyze and report on key trends, initiatives, competitive activities, and industry best practices to benchmark activities and measure progress. • Identify candidates using internal and external databases/job boards. Source candidates through social media, networking, cold calling, associations, etc. to supplement candidate pools and identify key talent. Act as the point of contact for recruiting agencies when needed. Develop sourcing strategies that support business needs and ensure high quality candidate pools. • Review applications for employment, comparing qualifications and salary requests to posted requirements. Maintain applicant tracking logs to ensure accurate and up to date information for compliance with state and federal employment law. • Conduct pre-screen calls; Schedule and conduct behavioral-based interviews with candidates, using targeted selection interview guides to identify qualified candidates who can successfully align with La-Z-Boy's leadership model and values. Coordinate travel arrangements when necessary. • Ensure proper training of users and full utilization of the software to support the employee life-cycle process from requisition to onboarding. • Execute talent marketing and proactive recruitment strategies using data and analytics. • Assist with on-campus and university recruiting initiatives for internship program and to deliver top talent to key pipelines around the business and Maintain community relationship and company image by participating in job fairs and school career days. • Partner with hiring and human resources business partners to develop a competitive offer of employment. Create and present selected candidate with offer package. • Maintain relationship with state career services, complying with all regulations while partnering to administer state grant reimbursement programs. • Provide regular updates to hiring managers, HR business partners, Talent Acquisition leaders and other stakeholders as appropriate on pipeline development and progress of candidates Develop and maintain relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners. Deliver exceptional candidate experience. • Ownership of the candidate experience, designs and manages the process to ensure high quality experience aligned to our employee value proposition and employment brand. SCOPE & IMPACT: The position supports a recruiting effort amongst various levels of engaged in diversified manufacturing, technical, professional, and managerial activities. Must influence and coordinate with a significant number of management personnel to staff open positions. The success of this position has a substantial impact on efficiency and profitability. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resource Management or at least 2-4 years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Full-cycle recruitment experience • Proficient use of Microsoft Suite applications such as Word and Excel • Ability to obtain Lawson systems and Kronos program knowledge. • Familiar with current employment law related to recruiting and staffing. • Up to 10% travel. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: • Prior Applicant Management System experience (Workday, Oracle, UltiPro, PeopleSoft, Jobvite, etc). SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Operates in a professional office environment, not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Nearly continuously required to sit, use repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear / listen, talk, and stand. Often required to walk, bend, and seldom required to lift up to 30 pounds. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [email protected] or by calling 734-242-1444.