Iowa Jobs ✶ Talent Acquisition Assistant at Pella Corporation - November 2021

Who Is Pella Corporation?

In the small Dutch Community of Pella, Iowa in 1925, Pete and Lucille Kuyper invested in a new invention – a window screen that rolled up and down like a shade. The couple went on to found a company based on the principles of traditional American values, integrity and the desire to enrich the homes and lives of our customers.

Today, Pella Corporation is still privately owned and continues to be a leader in technology and product innovation. In fact, they've been awarded more than 150 product and design patents. And the team at Pella is as committed as ever to continuing the company's proud heritage of building innovative windows and doors.

At Pella, we want to help you find what makes you an extraordinary team member. That's why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences, and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

Our national brand is supported by 8,000+ team members at 17 manufacturing sites and 90+ sales branches across the country who are dedicated to serving our customers with Pella Passion — a way of being that inspires us to go above and beyond for each other, our customers, and our communities. Pella Passion has guided our actions for 95 years and will carry us forward as we capture the rare blend of inspired design and exceptional detail in our work and our lives.

ROLE SUMMARY Serves as the subject matter expert for all aspects of the recruiting process. With this knowledge, provides training, guidance and support to hiring managers and human resources staff at all locations. This position requires exceptional organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills. This position also requires excellent customer satisfaction skills through interactions with applicants, vendors, and internal partners at all levels of the organization. Maintaining confidentiality is a key attribute of this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES for the Talent Acquisition Assistant will include, but are not limited to:

• Schedules and coordinates interview activities relating to Pella Corporation's recruiting efforts.
• Facilitates onboarding tasks including but not limited to; background checks, relocation, drug screens, benefit correspondence, and internal transfers.
• Assist in various communications throughout the hiring and onboarding process including employee announcements, job postings, and managing the Pella recruiting inbox.
• Create and manage postings for internal and external roles as needed.
• Greet and host candidates when they are on site at Pella Corporation.
• Become a subject matter expert on all processes within Pella's recruiting efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATION for the Talent Acquisition Assistant include:

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and/or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems or processes when needed.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• High attention to detail and organization skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member 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 team member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Pella participates in E- Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.