Talent Acquisition Specialist

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Ware Malcomb, you will engage in full life-cycle recruiting, from sourcing to placing candidates. You will collaborate with hiring managers to understand their needs and promote an exceptional candidate experience.

Ware Malcomb prefers candidates with over 7 years of full life cycle recruiting experience in fields like architecture or engineering. A blend of corporate and agency experiences along with a relevant degree is also advantageous.

At Ware Malcomb, the culture is collaborative and inclusive. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be part of a creative environment that values community involvement and team spirit while driving talent acquisition strategies.

Ware Malcomb is committed to professional growth. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll have opportunities to participate in training programs, attend workshops, and engage with community initiatives to enhance your skills and network.

You will utilize various sourcing tools and an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) at Ware Malcomb to manage candidate workflows efficiently, ensuring that you can effectively identify and engage with potential hires.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you can participate in Ware Malcomb’s community engagement programs, philanthropy initiatives, and cultural events that foster teamwork and strengthen ties within the community.

The interview process for the Talent Acquisition Specialist role at Ware Malcomb will involve discussions about your recruiting experience, skills, and alignment with our culture. Be prepared to share examples of successful hires and strategic sourcing methods you've implemented.

When answering this question, you should outline your previous roles and highlight specific recruiting successes, detailing how you managed each phase, from sourcing candidates to onboarding them.

Discuss innovative sourcing strategies you've used, such as leveraging social media, networking events, or industry-specific databases that helped you attract top talent effectively.

Emphasize your commitment to communication, providing timely feedback, and creating open dialogue during the interview process to ensure candidates feel valued and informed.

Describe specific challenges like finding niche talent or high-volume recruiting. Highlight your problem-solving approach and any adaptations you made that led to successful outcomes.

You could discuss key metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction scores, and provide examples of how data influenced improvements in your recruiting strategies.

Identify your key strengths and align them with the company’s values by referencing your experience, cultural fit, and your passion for architecture and design industries.

Share a story that demonstrates your communication and collaboration skills, focusing on how you developed a strong relationship and successfully filled a challenging position.

Talk about the resources you utilize, such as professional groups, webinars, or newsletters, to stay informed on industry standards and best practices in talent acquisition.

Mention the specific ATS systems you've utilized, your proficiency with them, and how you've used ATS features to streamline your recruiting processes and enhance candidate management.

Discuss strategies you've implemented to reach diverse candidate pools, including outreach programs or partnerships with organizations that focus on underrepresented groups in the architecture and design fields.