Job Description
Job DescriptionAdeccoStaffing is working with a local manufacturing client in Rutland, VT who is looking to fill a Benefits Specialist position. This is a direct hire position.
Reporting directly to the Controller, the Benefit Specialist will play an important role in supporting and growing our talent pool. We are looking for a collaborative, outgoing candidate who genuinely enjoys engaging with others as part of their everyday duties.
The person in this role will collaborate with Senior Management and Department Supervisors to analyze and understand the staffing needs of the company and manage the entire hiring process from start to finish. This includes, but isn’t limited to, creating job descriptions, working with others to develop targets using our talent software, Predictive Index, sourcing and tracking candidates, conducting pre-screening interviews, scheduling interviews for candidates with high prospects of employment and assisting with the development and delivery of formal offers with management. The work requires patience and consistency to move processes forward as it relates to supporting talent. The successful candidate will enjoy the varying opportunities for social interactions, the steady and methodical nature of the work, and the team interactions.
The Benefit Specialist will also be responsible for supporting benefits open enrollment periods, managing benefit plans and policies with the Controller, communicating policy changes and benefits information to current hires and new hires during the onboarding process and providing employee benefit support during the plan year.
In addition to those duties, the person in this role will conduct regular outreach to local technical schools, local colleges and universities to create awareness for professional opportunities.
Essential Job Duties
• Collaborates with internal departments to determine desired staffing levels and related recruitment needs.
• Assists in the development of budgets and timelines for growth in staffing with senior leadership.
• Prepares hiring forecasts as part of the company's strategic planning.
• Utilizes Predictive Index to determine selection criteria, hiring profiles, and job requirements for all open positions
whether they are vacated or new positions.
• Develop and update job descriptions for open positions only.
• Identifies and sources potential candidates through online company career portals, recruiters, recruitment sites, job
boards, social platforms, as well as print media, posters, and flyers, when required.
• Identifies and sources candidates by directly calling people employed by other companies to come work with us.
• Evaluate applications and screen candidates via calls or emails, as well as facilitate pre-interview assessments.
• Compiles interview questions and conduct in-person or video call interviews with shortlisted candidates.
• Compiles interview questions for other team members involved in the interview process.
• Coordinates Predictive Index Assessments and assists managers as required with the review process.
• Documents processes and fosters good relationships with potential candidates and past applicants.
• Develops hiring strategies and procedures in line with industry trends, as well as staying informed of advancements in
the field.
• Engage with recruiters as required for some employment searches.
• Conduct regular outreach & networking with local & regional technical schools (i.e. – Stafford & Vermont Technical
College).
• Target recruiting to ensure candidates meet our Core Values of Knowledge / Attitude / Lead by Example / Organized
/ Willing
• Report weekly metrics to leadership related to the recruiting efforts, including but not limited to, open positions, closed
positions, turnover rates, time to hire, etc.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of experience as a Benefit Specialist, or similar.
• Strong writing skills. Able to write in a clear and concise manner to report to Senior Management. And to be able to write
ads, and recruitment materials.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with internal departments and develop hiring strategies and profiles.
• Advanced knowledge of effective hiring platforms that attract suitable applicants.
• Exceptional ability to screen candidates, compile shortlists and interview candidates based on agreed criteria.
• Experience in creating awareness of the company brand and establishing professional relationships with candidates.
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends.
• High energy with a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and help to get things done as required.
• A positive attitude recognizing that they will be the “face” of the company. Pay is $55-$62k
If you are interested in this position, apply now with updated resume.
Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $62,000.00 per year
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance