Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Summary

Lidl US is seeking a Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition to join our HQ team and support our regional operations! The Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition is responsible for identifying and hiring qualified candidates for Lidl. This role advises hiring managers through the recruitment and selection process and mentors Specialists in the department on all recruitment practices. The role supports the department by working on projects to better streamline the recruitment experience for applicants, candidates, and hiring managers.

• This position reports to our Headquarters in Arlington, VA on a hybrid 3-day schedule. **
  
  

What You’ll Do

Essential Functions

• Manages projects, work processes, systems, and/or procedures to ensure efficient workflow
• Update guidelines, standard operating procedures, and instructional materials
• Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement
• Support in national and international projects, producing business requirements, performing business system tests and technical improvements
• Source qualified candidates on various sourcing channels
• Meet with hiring managers on a consistent basis to ensure alignment of expectations, search criteria, and search progress
• Efficiently process applicants through SuccessFactors by conducting phone screens, assessments and other qualifying activities
• Manage relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and staffing agencies to ensure all parties of the recruitment process are properly and efficiently updated
• Execute offer letters including negotiation, employment terms, relocation and pre-employment checks
• Ensure all applicant records within SuccessFactors are managed in a timely manner
• Provide operational support in the expansion of targeted university marketing, and organize and participate in recruitment events
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of new staff recruitment tools and other recruitment projects by researching, providing data and preparing supporting materials
• Advise all hiring managers on employment best practices and laws
• Liaise with the regions and Employer Brand team to support the implementation of recruitment marketing tools such as brochures, and job advertisements
• Partner with hiring managers to specify consistent, mandatory and preferred criteria to be used in writing job descriptions
• Organize and manage recruitment events and assessment centers
• Manage projects with the support of TA leadership to better streamline recruitment processes
• Facilitate HQ and Regional trainings for TA related topics
• Develop and run reports and metrics to better monitor team KPIs
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

What You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with excellent follow-through skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• A keen attention to detail
• Working knowledge of an Application Tracking System
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors HRIS
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools
  
  

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-4 years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above
  
  

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Medical | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match and 2 year vesting schedule)
  
  

And so much more, visit our benefits page for more details and the latest updates

In addition to the great benefits above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits: Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance, Parental Leave – 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.