The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VAMC campus in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) who will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and recommending qualified candidates for various roles within the organization.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies. Source and screen candidates leveraging various channels such as job boards, social media, and professional networks. Conduct initial interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit. Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from job posting to extending an offer of employment. Build and maintain a talent pipeline in conjunction with a coalition of professional contacts for future hiring needs. Create vacancy announcements, post job ads, and manage applicant tracking system. Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and other recruitment activities. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Confidently promote and speak to VCS benefits. Stay up to date with current recruiting trends and best practices. Anticipate and resolve difficult and controversial internal and external staffing and placement issues. Ensures qualifications, rating, and ranking of applicants for employment or promotion are correctly completed. Initiate timely notifications relative to qualification determinations to include selections/non-selections, national background investigations, reference checks, requests for additional data, etc. Set pay for employees using multiple pay scales and various information.

Requirements

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must be vaccinated against Covid-19 for this agency.

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience with sourcing techniques utilizing social media and professional websites (e.g. LinkedIn) Proficiency with computer systems such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Must be able to multitask and work effectively to meet deadlines with a willingness to shift priorities as needed. Proficient written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead and manage national recruiting strategy.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in recruiting, Human Resources, or a related field.

Contacts

• Address VCS Central Office 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25 St. Louis, MO 63125 US
• Name: Samantha Crowe
• Phone: 314-845-1497 X61497
• Email: [email protected]