Talent Acquisition Specialist

Rea & Associates is a growing Top 100 Accounting firm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. Here at Rea, we have a 'People First' culture and we focus on our employees' well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and offices throughout Ohio, Florida and North Carolina our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will use their creativity and passion for connecting people to meaningful work by sourcing and engaging top talent for Rea & Associates. Through innovative recruiting methods and personalized outreach, they will build a strong pipeline of candidates who align with the firm’s mission and values. By fostering positive candidate experiences and promoting the firm’s culture, they will help attract exceptional talent and contribute to Rea & Associates’ growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Assess candidates’ information, including resume, skills, and qualifications utilizing our applicant tracking system
• Conduct phone screens, administer assessments, and coordinate virtual and in-person interviews  

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and selection criteria in different practice areas and firm locations 
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely feedback and support throughout the hiring process
• Source applicants through posting job opportunities, social media, Boolean search, referrals, recruitment events, campus recruitment, networking, online channels and other professional networks 
• Serve as a "Brand Ambassador" to expand our internal & external footprint and promote the firm
• Manage strategic relationships with external organizations as an opportunity to attract and identify diverse talent pipelines 
• Build talent pipelines to fill current and future hiring needs
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates 
• Assist with on-site job fairs and recruitment events at various locations
• Maintain documentation and capture relevant data in our applicant tracking system, within compliance guidelines 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of recruitment planning, recruitment strategy, search, screening, assessment, and evaluation 
• Ability to utilize recruiting and office technology
• Professionalism and discretion while working with highly confidential information 
• Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, multi-tasking, time management, and communication skills 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Bachelors or Associates Degree preferred
• High School Diploma required
• 1-2 years experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruiting
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting and utilizing applicant tracking systems 
• Ability to travel within the state of Ohio on a seasonally frequent basis representing the firm at colleges, universities, and various recruitment events 

Benefits

Rea & Associates offers a wide variety of benefits to help support our employees' health, wellness and financial goals.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k with 3% contribution)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• 'Work From Anywhere' Option
• Wellness Resources
• Four (4) weeks PTO
• Twelve (12) paid holidays, of which three (3) are floating holidays

Rea & Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Rea’s Talent team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Rea & Associates will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.