United Airlines Inc. Hiring for Recruiter – Houston or Chicago at Chicago, IL Full Time

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Human Resources

The Human Resources team helps attract and recruit diverse talent, and works to provide employees with competitive benefits, leadership resources and the support to be successful at United.

Job overview and responsibilities

Recruiter is responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success throughout the organization and assists in promoting a strong employment brand and ensuring a positive candidate experience by creating a high touch environment. Develop and execute sourcing plans through the local and national recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas. Builds and maintains relationships with clients to ensure staffing needs are met with regard to managing all sourcing, selection and hiring of talent through set metrics. Develops and executes robust recruiting strategies and communicates regularly with clients on process, status and feedback of all candidates. Maintain complete and accurate record-keeping details in compliance with federal and state requirements. Recruiter plays a critical role in ensuring the attraction and hiring of the best possible talent to meet business needs.

Creates sourcing strategy for approved job and collaborates with hiring manager. Identifies external or internal candidates to fill new or vacant positions. Activities may include screening resumes, attending recruitment job fairs, school and/or community based recruitment events or other externally focused efforts. Sourcing activities may include creation of an internal and/or external job posting, employee referrals, website advertising or other sourcing methods. Interviews prospective employees for non-exempt and exempt positions.

Assess candidates to determine if their capabilities match the job requirements. Activities may include telephone-based or in-person interviews or administering pre-placement testing. For example, knowledge or skill-based tests, simulations, etc.

Reviews information gained about the candidate(s) and decides whether or not to interview candidate and recommend to hiring manager. Conduct debrief sessions with hiring manager to discuss candidate qualifications. Activities may include reviewing test data, interviewer’s recommendations or leading/participating in selection decision-making meetings for internal teams. Facilitates the placement of qualified candidates.

Determines job offer to most qualified candidate

Discuss offer details with hiring manager

Partner with Compensation and HR as needed

Prepares new hire offers and extends verbal offers

Negotiate offer to successful acceptance

Communicates final status with all candidates

Crafts and provides developmental feedback for internal candidates not selected

Rescinds offers as necessary in the event a pre-employment hurdle is not met

Develops recruiting tools and techniques to assist United in meeting staffing and placement needs

Maintains complete and accurate staffing documentation as required by law

Updates information in United’s applicant tracking systems to ensure compliance and accuracy of metrics

Interfaces with Talent Acquisition Center as appropriate to process candidates and fill positions

Provides subject matter expertise in managing specific staffing vendors, such as websites, search firms and university contacts

Provides subject matter expertise in specific staffing and HR projects

The salary for this position is $53,700 to $78,760 dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education and skills. This range is based on a full-time schedule.

At United, we offer a competitive compensation package, with benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, and flight privileges.

Required

3 or more years HR experience

At least 6 months to 1 year dedicated recruiting experience

Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, highly team-oriented environment

Strong communication and ability to build relationships with all levels of personnel

Strategic and forward-thinking

Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer and databases

Strong knowledge of social media and demonstrated usage of tools such as LinkedIn

Demonstrated good judgment and confidentiality

Excellent time management, follow-through and organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy and ability to delegate work as needed

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer service orientation

Ability to handle highly confidential information

Ability to build strong relationships and work in a team environment

Ability to quickly assess candidate’s skills/qualifications and attributes and make placements/recommendations as appropriate

Ability to coach and council internal and external candidates on career development

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred

Combination of external search and corporate staffing experience

Prior experience coordinating and attending career fairs

Prior experience in developing and giving presentations

Knowledge & Experience in using Taleo or other applicant tracking systems (i.e. iCIMS)

Knowledge and Experience using HRIS platforms (i.e. PeopleSoft and COMPAS)

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT