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Example talent scout requirements on a job description

Talent scout requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in talent scout job postings.
Sample talent scout requirements
  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field
  • Proven track record of recruiting top talent
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems and HR databases
  • Ability to understand job requirements and candidate qualifications
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Sample required talent scout soft skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and situations
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders

Talent scout job description example 1

AUTOPAY talent scout job description

  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bonus opportunities for key production roles
  • Four health insurance options
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Beautiful Office Location in the Denver Tech Center with mountain and skyline views
  • Fitness Club Access
  • Casual Office Environment
  • Free Parking Options
  • Transportation Assistance (RTD)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

A person working in this position can be expected to work with a computer workstation and/or laptop, phone, copier, and fax.

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

AUTOPAY is an equal opportunity employer. With regard to hiring and promotions, qualified persons will not be denied employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age 40 and over, disability, military status, or genetic information. Any questions or concerns about our EEO policy should be directed to Human Resources.

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Talent scout job description example 2

Hormel Foods talent scout job description

Summary SAS Corporate Recruiter/Talent Scout

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Recruiter/Talent Scout to work within our Talent Acquisition department. We are willing to provide paid training and support to candidates with the drive to succeed. As a Corporate Recruiter, you will be engaging active and passive candidates for full and part-time positions within the organization. You will work with candidates and Hiring Managers to conduct interviews and guide the hiring process in order to ensure a smooth transition from application to hire. This is a great opportunity to work for the Company and gain the kind of experience that only the largest sales and marketing agency in North America can provide.

Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

What we offer:
- Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- 401(k) with company match
- Training and Career Development
- Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
- Drives the candidate management process with the hiring manager solidifies offer process and candidate acceptance.
- Source prospective candidates using proprietary database systems, job boards, and community-based organizations.
- Determines job specifications, qualifications, and skills profile.
- Reviews resume for appropriate skill sets to qualify candidates. Clearly communicates expectations of the position to the candidate.
- Conducts behavior based pre-screen interviews via the telephone daily. Evaluates candidates against job requirements, engage the candidate in the opportunity and presents qualified candidates to the Hiring Manager.
- Manages the hiring process for selected candidates.
Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred
- 1-3 years of experience in recruitment, Human Resource
- Good written communication and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
- Ability to travel, including occasional overnight out of town, as needed is required Responsibilities The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Recruiter is responsible for candidate development of active and passive candidates for high volume positions in the organization. Will have extensive interaction with hiring managers with a consultative approach that drives the candidate management process to facilitate a greater volume of candidates in the recruitment life cycle.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Drives the candidate management process with hiring manager, solidifies offer process and candidate acceptance.
- Source prospective candidates using proprietary database systems, job boards and community based organizations.
- Determines job specifications, qualifications and skills profile.
- Reviews resumes for appropriate skill sets to qualify candidates.
- Conducts behavior based pre-screen interviews via the telephone daily.
- Clearly communicates expectations of the position to the candidate.
- Evaluates candidates against job requirements, engages candidate in the opportunity and presents qualified candidates to the Hiring Manager.
- Manages the hiring process for selected candidates, including arranging interviews, debriefing the candidate and hiring manager, generating offer letters and partnering with the respective coordinator for the on boarding process.
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements
- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum Qualifications
The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required): Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Human Resource
- 1-3 years of experience in recruitment, Human Resource
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Good written communication and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time). Important Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
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Talent scout job description example 3

Superior Group talent scout job description

Why work for Broadleaf Results?
Drawing from our 60-year history delivering talent and workforce solutions to customers throughout North America, we realize and adhere to an important truth: we are only as good as our people . Our team members have some of the longest tenures in the industry-and it is not by chance. We believe people are our most important asset. Broadleaf offers an environment where employees are not only challenged to grow and succeed, but are given the tools, training, mentorship, and development needed to get there.Every day, Broadleaf team members have opportunities to positively impact the many people we serve-from clients and candidates to business partners and colleagues. Our employees-through their creativity, talent, and willingness to learn-are essential to the success of our company. Interested in taking the next step to join the Broadleaf team and make an impact? We are seeking a highly capable, action-oriented and engaged individual to join us as a
Talent Scout.
The Recruiting Center's main purpose is to support the fulfillment of Broadleaf's RPO and Managed Service Program (MSP) clients' open requisitions through advisement, facilitation of and screening of candidates, building talent communities by pipelining candidates and/or developing valued relationships with hiring managers and associate suppliers, and ensuring a positive experience for the active candidate being migrated to the 'hired' status and cleared to start.
Talent Scouts
are responsible for meeting hiring goals by filling open positions with talented and qualified candidates. They are generally responsible for the full life cycle of the recruiting process. This entails sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating the interview process, and facilitating offers and employment negotiations, all while ensuring candidates have a positive experience.
NO recruiting/staffing experience needed, we will train.


As a Talent Scout, you will learn to develop your skills and strategies to help us build strong talent pipelines by identifying where talent is likely to be found and exercise tenacity with trying to get in front of this audience through calling, emailing, texting, and/or soliciting an introduction through networking to generate candidates that would be right for identified positions.


What Broadleaf has to offer:
  • Great benefits package that includes health insurance, health savings account, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, and 401K
  • PTO and 7 paid holidays
  • Flexible work options available


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Utilize different channels (career and social media sites, cold calling, probing for referrals, etc) to source for potential candidates, reach passive candidates and build diverse talent pipelines for future employment needs.
  • Draft and manage recruiting communications to candidates and hiring teams.
  • Develop partnerships enhancing your ability to manage multiple, complex searches and create innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage with diverse talent.
  • Must be able to build relationships and interface effectively with recruiting teams through regular status updates and by seeking appropriate guidance throughout the scouting process.
  • Advise and coach clients and candidates with job transition, salary, and other related information.
  • Track and analyze data on sourcing and conversion efforts to understand the efficacy of sourcing strategies and drive improvements as needed.



Required Skills / Qualifications:
  • Ability to be a team player
  • Process-driven: you're constantly looking for ways to make things work more efficiently
  • Comfort communicating with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders; proficiency in both written and verbal communications
  • Ability to adapt to new situations and think on your feet
  • Demonstrates a competitive spirit
  • Demonstrates technical aptitude
  • Have a great eye for skill and judge of character
  • Be able to gain people's confidence and put them at ease
  • Be persuasive, persistent, and patient
  • Be able to cope with pressure
  • Demonstrate an eagerness to succeed
  • Willingness to follow an organized system
  • Willingness to step outside of your comfort zone


Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of Work Experience (Servers, Sales, Customer Service, Etc.)

Benefits Include: Health insurance, HSA, dental insurance; disability insurance; life Insurance; paid time off; and vision insurance, 401(k).
Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screen. Additional industry skill testing may be needed prior to placement.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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