Recruiter - SER8483

I. Job Summary:

Plan, develop and implement recruitment and staffing strategies for assigned departments
with special emphasis on a well qualified and diverse pool of candidates, timeliness, and
cost effectiveness.


II. Accountabilities:

Provide a high level of customer service in consulting with and guiding hiring managers
in comprehensive recruitment and staffing issues, policies, and processes.
Serves as primary contact for business units regarding staffing needs or issues.

Establish, cultivate, and maintain ongoing relationships with hiring managers in order
to understand the business unit and its recruitment needs within the context of their
mission. Develop and maintain a strong rapport with key leaders in the department;
attend departmental staff and other meetings as requested to acquire substantial
knowledge about the department's business objectives, goals, operations and work
culture.

Define and communicate the roles and responsibilities set forth in the service level
agreement with the business unit. Provide counsel and expertise in all areas of
recruitment and staffing (e.g., search firms, and advertising.)

Develop recruitment plan based on department needs that clearly define and commit
to service and performance criteria; develop tactical plans to address business unit or
divisional diversity recruitment.

Execute recruitment plan by aggressively recruiting for well-qualified candidates from
a variety of sources, managing selection process to include interviewing, assessing
candidates, screening, and recommending finalists, and filling the staffing needs within
the defined service and performance criteria.
Assists managers in developing appropriate assessment and selection methods for
applicants, including structured interview questions, references and credentials for
checking pre-employment testing.

Provide consultation on a variety of human resource issues and work closely with all
areas of Human Resource Department to facilitate effective Human Resource relationships;
Advise hiring manager regarding Orientation, Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll;
Provide basic benefits information to hiring managers and candidates;
Train departmental hiring managers on recruitment processes, interviewing
techniques.
Train employees on interviewing techniques and resume writing.

Promote Blue Cross and Blue Shield at a variety of recruitment functions such as job fairs,
university and college career days, and career events targeted for special populations.
Collect and analyze data on demographics and hiring activity for use in designing
recruitment plans.
Cultivates relationships with colleges, agencies and community organizations to maintain
a continuous pipeline of qualified applicants.
Presents Blue Cross as an employer to a variety of recruitment sources and to applicants.
Cultivates relationships with colleges, agencies and community organizations to maintain
a continuous pipeline of qualified applicants.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
REQUIREMENTS
III. Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field and
3 years of experience working closely with hiring managers on recruiting
and other human resource issues in a dynamic and diverse environment or 7 years of experience
working closely with hiring managers on recruiting and other human resource issues in a
dynamic and diverse environment in lieu of a degree.

Demonstrated appropriate customer service attitudes and services in a variety of work settings.

Business acumen/competence: sufficient understanding of specific departmental environments
to elicit credibility with all levels of management and faculty.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic human resource functions such as compensation, benefits,
employee/labor relations, training and development.

Teamwork/Collaboration: demonstrated skills and abilities in collaborative efforts with experience
in team/project oriented activities.

Flexibility: demonstrated the ability to adapt to a variety of human resource issues with successful
outcomes and demonstrate openness to new ideas and approaches.

Strong understanding and appreciation of a diverse work environment and have demonstrated
initiatives for recruiting for diversity.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills: ability to relate well to people and work in cooperation with
others to effectively coordinate activities in order to accomplish tasks. The candidate must also be
able to communicate effectively through writing and oral presentations including conducting training
classes.

PC/Technology Skills: basic proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, Internet and presentation
software.

Judgment: demonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions that
achieve optimal results.

Demonstrated a results orientation for delivering appropriate products and services in an accurate,
complete and timely fashion.

Creative/Conceptual Thinking: demonstrated the ability to assess and identify needs and develop
creative strategies to implement effective recruitment plans.


To Apply: Please visit our website at www.bluecrossmn.com