Spectrum Brands (formerly Rayovac Corportation) is a global consumer products company providing a broad range of goods that enhance the lives of our customers every day. From batteries to lawn and garden care products, pet supplies to grooming products, as well as household insecticides, personal care products and portable lighting, our ingenuity is sparking a whole new generation of powerful brands and products that offer excellence and innovation. Our people drive our success. And we provide our employees the tools to thrive both personally and professionally, from ongoing training to unparalleled growth opportunities. Become a part of our vibrant culture and develop an incomparable breadth of experience as well as a dynamic and vital career.
Description

This position is responsible for developing a proactive approach to attract and retain top talent for key positions at Spectrum Brands, Inc.  This includes but is not limited to sourcing, recruitment, selection and formulation of employment offers to candidates.  Utilizing business partnerships with hiring managers and candidates, the recruiter will build a bench of qualified candidates to meet both current and anticipated staffing needs.  In direct partnership with hiring managers and HR Managers, the Recruiter will work to establish recruitment strategies and assess needed talent to ensure alignment with achieving business objectives.  The key to success will be the ability to develop a thorough understanding of the market place in which we recruit and establish recruiting networks and innovative techniques to source and attract top candidates.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1.    Source, recruit and select candidates and formulate employment offers.  Adheres to the Spectrum Brands Inc., recruitment model for all recruiting. Facilitates recruitment strategy meeting with the hiring manager and HR manager.  Determines sourcing strategy and select venues for advertising (school/university contacts, Internet, newspaper, employment agencies or other referral sources) and place ads. The Recruiter will proactively seek diverse candidates in consideration to the Affirmative Action objectives and overall diversity initiatives of the organization.  Screens resumes for minimum qualifications, work history and other KSAs (knowledge, skills and abilities).  Selects candidates for first round interviews.  Facilitates the development of first round interview questions (i.e. phone screens) and conduct interviews.  Recommends final candidates for department interviews in conjunction with the HR Manager and hiring manager.  Facilitates discussion with hiring authority regarding which candidates are the best matches for the position.  Handle reference checks and drug screening logistics.  Extends employment offers (as applicable) and coordinate orientation and new hire paperwork.  Responsible for entering applicant data in the in the Applicant Tracking System.   Recruitment includes coordination of temporary help needs with local agencies as requested. 

 2.    Constantly communicates with internal hiring authorities regarding the status of their respective positions.  Keeps a pulse on each department’s interview process to watch for potentially discriminatory practices related to hiring, promotion and job change.  In conjunction with the HR Manager, facilitates discussions and offers advice to hiring authorities when such issues arise. Works in conjunction with the Compensation department to maintain a global perspective of salary interpretation and administration for hiring authorities to ensure appropriate salary offers are being determined.

 3.    Applicant/Candidate relationship management.  Regularly communicates with applicants, normally via personal phone conversation.  Notifies each candidate regarding his or her status in the recruitment process and when positions are filled with other candidates.  Works with hiring manager to provide specific feedback to internal applicants who apply but are not offered a transfer or promotion opportunity.  Responsible for all necessary follow up work relating to employment (rejection letters, recruitment files, recruitment expenses).  This position is responsible for maintaining positive, professional relationships with all Spectrum Brand applicants, candidates, potential employees, and employees throughout recruitment interactions and/or employee lifecycle.

 4.    Vendor and applicant management.  Act as a liaison with Preferred Vendors and their candidates for appropriate positions.  Maintains comprehensive list of vendors and fee schedules for agencies and sourcing venues.  The Recruiter adheres to equal opportunity/affirmative action guidelines and federal and state regulations in recruiting efforts.  Identifies diverse recruiting sources to ensure the full support of the organizations diversity efforts.

5.    Immigration.  The Recruiter may be responsible for processing all immigration data and working with candidates and hiring managers to determine the appropriate level of support from the organization.

6.    New Hire Orientation.  The Recruiter will coordinate, facilitate and actively participate in the new hire program.  This includes continuous process improvement to ensure the overall satisfaction of hiring managers as well as new employees.  This effort may include focus groups, 1:1 interviewing, surveys, etc.  New Hire Orientation should include, but is not limited to, an overall summary of company operations, employee benefits and perks, policies and procedures, and a tour of the building.  In addition, the Recruiter, in conjunction with the HR Manager, will conduct timely follow-ups with each new hire to ensure their acclimation to the Spectrum has been successful and their needs are being met as an employee.

7.    Participates with projects and other work assigned.  Completes various projects related to recruitment which includes but is not limited to:  Writing and administering the Employee Referral Program guidelines, participates and supports company diversity objectives and goals, provides innovative ideas and solutions to New Hire Orientation program, provides interviewing tools and techniques for hiring managers, assists with all immigration related matters.

• Solid knowledge of basic Human Resources laws and regulations
• Strong knowledge of Immigration laws and practices
• Vendor management experience, specifically staffing agencies
• Knowledge of creative and innovative sourcing techniques
• Demonstrated sense of urgency
• Ability to perform comfortably in active, fast paced environment
• Advanced proficiency with Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, HRIS systems and E-recruiting required
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and recruit for multiple positions to meet deadlines
• Must maintain high level of confidentiality and professionalism

Other Qualifications/Requirements:

• Responsive and proactive in searching out opportunities and solutions to problems and acting on them
• Consistent in performance and practices ethical, professional behavior at all times
• Works well independently, yet is cooperative in working with team members
• Occasional overnight travel for recruiting events and training seminars or conferences
• This position directly communicates with top leadership on a daily basis regarding recruitment-related issues. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees within the organization.
• The position requires an understanding of each department’s make up: how many staff and what their roles are and a high-level knowledge of department initiatives, culture, etc.
  • Understands diversity and the importance of fostering an open and respectful work environment.

An equivalent combination of:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of technical and functional experience required.
• 1-2 years of proven progressive recruiting experience encompassing a variety of professional, technical, exempt, non-exempt and managerial positions and demonstrated experience with interviewing methodology, specifically behavioral and competency interviewing
• PHR Preferred