- Pay
- $24.62–26.67/hr
- Where
- Alton, IL, United States
- Level
- Mid
Who we are:
At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.
Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Talent Acquisition Partner provides recruitment and post-offer candidate support that further our mission to help people who have different abilities receive the work support and development needed to achieve the highest level of independence possible.
Responsible for identifying and recruiting talented individuals to fill those needs at assigned sites. Participates in the interviewing and hiring process by working in conjunction with the managers of the company or department for which they are hiring.
Serves as the primary candidate contact from accepted offer through completion of pre-hire requirements and handoff to the New Hire Orientation (NHO) process. Provides timely follow up to company website inquiries that are HR related. Follow up to assess the need and facilitate the appropriate hand-off.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, evenings, weekends, on-call as needed.
Pay Rate: $24.62 - $26.67 hourly
Location: Alton, Illinois
Key Responsibilities: Talent Management: Promotes the mission and core values of the company by recruiting top candidates who support our Company’s mission and display our Company values. Works in close coordination with managers at assigned sites to identify and support the talent needs of the site. Locates and documents where to find ideal candidates (i.e., online job sites, referral sources, community partners, and other recruitment channels), creates and places job postings, manages candidate pools, identifies candidates who meet hiring criteria, conducts interviews, analyzes responses, matches qualified candidates to available jobs, and forwards qualified candidates to Hiring Managers for employment consideration in a timely manner. Builds a pipeline for future roles/job openings. Manages entry- and mid-level employee and client candidate searches. Follows up with hiring managers on hiring decisions, extends conditional job offers, and transitions candidates into the post-offer process after an offer is accepted. Promotes an effective Company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives.
Post-Offer Candidate Support: Serves as the primary point of contact for candidates from accepted offer through completion of pre-hire requirements and handoff to the New Hire Orientation (NHO) process. Partners with each candidate to explain post-offer next steps and expected timelines, including required background checks, registry checks, screenings, and any other checks applicable to the position. Reviews AbilityOne documentation requirements with candidates, confirms required information is complete, and reviews ROI documentation for accuracy and completeness before submission. Coordinates with Human Resources, hiring managers, and other internal partners to monitor completion of post-offer requirements, resolve questions or delays, provide timely status updates, and maintain a positive and consistent candidate experience. Maintains accurate documentation and promptly escalates issues that may affect the candidate’s eligibility, start date, or onboarding.
New Hire Engagement & Check-In: Conducts new hire check-ins during the first 30 days of employment using surveys, phone conversations, and other methods to assess…