Talent - MDP Recruiting Manager

The Talent - MDP Recruiting Manager at Hajoca is primarily responsible for overseeing the recruiting process, which includes developing recruitment strategies, managing a team of 3 recruiters across a 10 state geography, and ensuring a positive candidate experience from first contact through to onboarding. The manager will also be expected to monitor recruitment metrics and make data-driven decisions to enhance recruitment effectiveness.

To qualify for the Talent - MDP Recruiting Manager position at Hajoca, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience alongside a minimum of 10 years in recruiting, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. Strong leadership and communication skills, knowledge of staffing practices, and familiarity with applicant tracking systems are also essential.

The Talent - MDP Recruiting Manager at Hajoca contributes to team development by managing, training, and mentoring a team of campus recruiters. This includes setting performance expectations, conducting regular evaluations, and inspiring team members to achieve their highest performance levels through effective leadership and support.

Hajoca is looking for candidates with significant recruiting experience, particularly those who have successfully recruited college graduates and utilized social media for candidate sourcing. Additionally, a background in leadership roles focused on team management and recruitment strategy development is highly preferred for the Talent - MDP Recruiting Manager position.

A Talent - MDP Recruiting Manager at Hajoca can measure success by analyzing recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies. This includes evaluating candidate engagement, successful hires, and overall team performance, which can provide valuable insights for continuous improvement in the recruitment process.

When answering this question, highlight your leadership style, specific achievements in team development, and how your guidance has directly impacted recruitment outcomes. Share examples that demonstrate your ability to inspire, manage performance, and foster a positive team environment.

Provide insights into the recruitment channels you utilize, such as university partnerships and social media campaigns. Emphasize your approach to creating engaging presentations and maintaining relationships with college career services to attract top candidates effectively.

Explain your familiarity with various recruitment metrics and how you use tools or software to track them. Provide examples of how you’ve utilized data to inform decisions and refine recruitment practices for better results in past roles.

Discuss the importance of communication, timely follow-ups, and providing a clear recruitment timeline. Highlight how you would ensure each candidate feels valued and informed throughout the hiring process to facilitate a positive experience.

Illustrate your approach to collaboration and communication with hiring managers. Mention strategies, such as regular updates, understanding their specific needs, and involving them in the recruitment process to develop a strong working relationship.

Be prepared to share a specific challenge you encountered in campus recruitment. Discuss the methods you used to address the issue and how it ultimately contributed to a successful resolution, highlighting your problem-solving skills and resilience.

Reflect on a time when a hiring decision was particularly challenging. Discuss the factors that influenced your decision-making process, how you assessed the candidates, and the outcome, showing your analytical thinking and sound judgment.

Express your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning any publications, webinars, or industry conferences you follow. Share how this ongoing education has positively shaped your recruitment strategies and kept you current in best practices.

Discuss the tools and technologies you deploy in recruitment, such as applicant tracking systems and social media platforms. Explain how you leverage these technologies to enhance workflow, candidate engagement, and streamline the recruitment process.

Your answer should convey genuine interest in Hajoca as a company and its values. Discuss how this specific role aligns with your experience, your passion for recruiting, and your ambition to contribute positively to Hajoca's talent acquisition efforts.