Description

Summit Electric Supply is an electrical distributor keeping current with innovative changes in the way our world is powered. With over 40 years of continuous growth in a $110 billion industry, you can count on Summit's stability. Summit will provide the tools you need, along with your commitment to customer service and drive to excel, to have a successful career in electrical supply distribution. 

Role Summary:  The Talent Strategist partners with Summits hiring managers to find, select, and hire top talent which exemplifies Summits values and provides a foundation for Summits future growth.  Act as Summits brand ambassador and persuasively communicate Summits employee value proposition to passive and active candidates.  Identify future talent needs and develop pipelines through proactive sourcing and recruiting.   Work closely with Summits leadership to improve the depth of talent across the organization and meet the needs of accelerating organizational growth.  

Principal Accountabilities: (essential job functions)

• Through exceptional internal customer service inspire confidence and establish relationships of trust with hiring managers and executive leadership across the organization.
• Apply innovative sourcing techniques to find active and passive candidates and establish a network of talent and resources. 
• Solicit and pursue referrals from current employees and industry contacts. 
• Participate in college recruiting initiatives including career fairs, screening, interviewing, and ongoing involvement with partner universities (will require heavy travel in February and September).
• Complete detailed job scope conversations with hiring managers to define position specifications.
• Proactively screen application and resume submittals to identify top candidates.  Conduct initial phone screens to prequalify candidates, and persuasively market opportunities within the organization.
• Utilize all available filtering resources to determine role and cultural fit including assessments, references, multiple interviews, background checks, and drug screen.
• Ensure all candidates are provided timely updates concerning the status of their applications.
• Select role finalists and present to hiring manager.  Coordinate on-site interviews with hiring managers.
• Seek continuous improvement of Summits recruitment and onboarding procedures to ensure exceptional candidate experience.
• Participate in ongoing training for hiring managers on the recruiting process, EEO guidelines, selection criteria, and, behaviorally-based and competency-linked interviewing.
• Manage business relationships with specialized recruiting agencies in multiple business disciplines to fill temporary, contract and direct-hire sourcing needs.
• Work with Associate Services department to assist with all employment-related federal and state compliance reporting and develop appropriate metric reporting. Ensures that Summit is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws regarding hiring issues.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must have proven track record of communicating persuasively and with empathy in both verbal and written forms to every level of employee, from owners to front line associates. 
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be self-directed and able to complete complex tasks with little supervision or guidance.
• Must possess an enthusiastic Associate as Customer approach to work.
• Must be extremely well organized and have strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software programs is necessary.

The most important qualifications for this position are a strong ability to be self- motivated, committed to the mission and vision of Summit and the ability to interact with all levels of the community including customers, associates, management, and consultants. Must be an excellent communicator and well-organized.

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in full-cycle, multi-site recruiting.
• PHR or similar certification.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communication, Psychology or other related field.
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish.

Physical Challenges:

• Must have ability to lift 100+ lbs. on a regular and consistent basis.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to travel over long distances by plane and automobile.
• Extensive use of computer keyboards.
• Additional challenges may arise, at which time Summit may revise this job description. 
• Must be able to travel via aircraft and ground car to attend career fairs.

Not sure yet if this is the right position for you? Contact a recruiter for more information about the position and how you can jump start your career in a dynamic, growing industry today!

Be a part of the Summit Electric family with room to grow and excel!

Not sure if this position is right for you? Click here to submit your information to our recruiting team.  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact our lead recruiter at (505) 346-2900 x 1224.  Employment with Summit Electric Supply is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.  Your application and resume will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this and other potential job opportunities within Summit Electric Supply. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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