hr talent acquisition clerk

An HR Talent Acquisition (TA) Clerk is an entry-level support role responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical tasks that ensure the smooth operation of the recruitment and hiring processes. They work closely with the TA team and HR managers to attract, screen, and onboard new employees efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

The primary duties of an HR TA Clerk include:

• Job Postings: Drafting, publishing, and updating job advertisements on various internal and external platforms, including job boards, social media, and career pages.
• Candidate Management: Serving as a primary point of contact for applicants, responding to candidate inquiries, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Resume Screening: Reviewing incoming resumes and applications, performing initial candidate vetting, and creating candidate shortlists for review by recruiters or hiring managers.
• Interview Coordination: Scheduling and organizing interviews (both in-person and virtual), managing calendars for interviewers and candidates, and preparing interview materials.
• Record Keeping: Accurately entering and maintaining candidate data, interview notes, and recruitment documentation within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HR databases.
• Onboarding Support: Assisting with the pre-onboarding and onboarding process, including preparing new hire paperwork, initiating background checks, and coordinating new employee orientation sessions.
• Administrative Support: Handling general administrative and clerical tasks for the TA department, such as preparing reports, managing correspondence, and organizing recruitment events or job fairs.
• Compliance: Ensuring all recruitment and hiring practices comply with relevant labor laws and company policies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Successful HR TA Clerks typically possess:

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field often preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in an administrative or office support role, preferably within an HR or recruitment function.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and the capacity to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.