Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Oncor Electric Delivery Company, your key responsibilities include collaborating with hiring managers to devise effective recruitment strategies, sourcing and evaluating candidates from diverse channels, conducting initial screenings, and maintaining strong relationships with both candidates and internal teams. You will also manage applicant tracking systems, create job advertisements, and actively build talent pipelines for ongoing hiring needs.

Candidates for the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist role at Oncor must possess at least a high school diploma or GED, with over 4 years of talent acquisition experience and at least 3 years dedicated to candidate sourcing techniques. Strong communication skills, proficiency with applicant tracking systems, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential to succeed in this position.

A successful Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Oncor should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, expertise in applicant tracking systems, and a proven ability to meet hiring targets in a fast-paced environment. Relationship-building with candidates and hiring managers is vital, as is staying current with industry trends and best practices in recruitment.

The work environment for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Oncor Electric Delivery Company is hybrid and collaborative. Located in Downtown Dallas, you will engage with various teams across the organization, enhancing the hiring process while contributing to a culture that values inclusivity and employee development.

Oncor offers a competitive benefits package for its Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist role, which includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k plan with company match, annual incentives, tuition reimbursement, and wellness incentives, among others. Employees also enjoy a generous leave policy, mental health resources, and the opportunity to participate in various employee resource groups.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of sourcing techniques you've used in previous roles, including utilizing social media, job boards, and networking. Highlight any successful placements you’ve made and discuss how your approach supports the recruitment strategy.

Discuss your process for building relationships with hiring managers, such as regular check-ins and strategy meetings. Share an example of how understanding their requirements led to a successful hire, emphasizing your adaptability and communication skills.

Outline specific strategies you have used, such as proactive outreach, employee referrals, and engaging with passive candidates. Be prepared to provide metrics or results that showcase how these strategies have effectively met hiring goals in the past.

Emphasize the importance of communication and transparency throughout the recruiting process. Discuss specific tactics like timely feedback, personalized interactions, and how you've incorporated candidate feedback to improve the recruitment experience.

Name a specific challenge, such as high competition for talent or filling niche positions. Explain your problem-solving approach, including any creative sourcing techniques or collaborative efforts with hiring managers that led to successful outcomes.

Mention your commitment to continuous learning through industry webinars, networking events, and professional associations. Provide an example of how you applied a newfound trend or statistic to improve your recruiting efforts or strategy.

Discuss the screening processes you rely on, such as structured interviews and assessment tests. Talk about how you have tailored these methods to specific roles and how they have helped in making informed hiring decisions.

Provide a detailed example of a recruitment campaign, highlighting the targeted approach, tools used, and the positive outcomes achieved. Discuss the metrics you tracked to measure success and any lessons learned.

Share your approach to difficult conversations, emphasizing empathy and transparency. Discuss how you've navigated challenging topics like salary negotiations or candidate rejections while maintaining a professional and positive tone.

Illustrate your time management strategies, such as setting priorities based on urgency or role criticality. Share any tools or techniques, like spreadsheets or applicant tracking systems, that help you streamline the hiring process during busy times.