WHAT IS A TALENT ASSISTANT ?
The Talent Assistant will report directly to the Vice President of People and play a crucial role in supporting the Talent team's diverse functions. This position encompasses responsibilities across recruiting, learning and development, and employee relations, ensuring effective and streamlined operations within these domains.
Need-to-Know Overview of a Talent Assistant
1. Talent Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Talent Acquisition Team in creating an exceptional candidate experience and effective and efficient candidate management
- Support the Learning and Development Team in creating an exceptional, effective and efficient learning experience for employees
- Support the Human Resources team in creating an exceptional, effective and efficient employee experience
- Communicate regularly with supervisor and team regarding workload and priorities
- Combines the best of mission-driven orientation with innovation
- Help shape our programs and processes as we grow
- Surrounded by capable colleagues who care deeply about their work and are greater than the sum of our parts
- Develop, and grow in a fast-paced organization
2. Talent Assistant Skills, Abilities and Experience
- Associates degree or above preferred with two years' professional experience
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Consistent attention to detail on daily deliverables and small to medium sized projects
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Patience with a "can do" attitude
- Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Deep commitment to helping unlock the potential of our most vulnerable seniors.
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