Talent Acquisition Specialist

Digi-Key is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan featuring a low co-pay and no deductible plan as well as dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; competitive paid time off; relocation assistance; 401(k) and profit sharing; and education advancement. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page .

Variable Core 8-hour Schedule between the hours of: 7:30am - 7:30pm

Position Overview:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for working with business leaders to understand and fulfill the human capital resource needs of their assigned business area(s). The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full life cycle recruiting: recruitment, screening, placement/hiring of employees. This position focuses on entry to non-exempt professional level positions within a designated business area of responsibility.

This is considered an essential onsite role, which requires regular onsite attendance

Responsibilities:

Must be able to...

• Partner with assigned business area leadership to better understand human capital needs, making suggestions as necessary
• Provide hiring managers guidance in human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations regarding candidate selection, interview process, hiring decision, etc.
• Review employment applications and job postings to match applicants with job requirements
• Screen, qualify and refer candidates, according to hiring managers preference, making recommendations when appropriate
• Facilitate the interview process (i.e., arranging/conducting interviews, administering pre-employment paperwork, entering background check requests) or administering other testing as required
• Inform job applicants of details such as status of their application, duties and responsibilities of the role, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities
• Extend employment offers and process hiring-related paperwork ensuring that all appropriate contingencies are satisfied prior to on-boarding
• Provide a positive and professional application and hiring experience to job applicants, employment candidates and employees
• Maintain human resource information system records related to events such as hiring, transfers, or promotions, etc.
• Compile reports as needed
• Maintain current knowledge of all federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance
• Attend recruitment functions such as job fairs, career expos, college visits, high school, etc.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Minimum/Essential Qualifications:

Education

• High School diploma|GED
• Preferred - Two Year Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar area of study or equivalent, relevant work experience

Experience

• Typically, 2+ years of staffing/recruiting experience
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments and excel in high volume demanding environment
• Ability to develop strong relationships with all levels of management and external resources
• Demonstrated ability to influence others using tact and professionalism
• Industry knowledge and understanding of the various functions of Digi-Key, how they work together
• Strong knowledge of Digi-Key brand and it's principles
• Ability to think quickly and creatively, and to thrive under pressure
• Proficiency in HCM (Human Capital Management) (specifically Workday)
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar area of study or equivalent, relevant work experience

Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com .

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