This temporary contract role as a Recruiting Operations Consultant at General Mills involves managing the day-to-day external hiring process in close collaboration with Recruiters. You will serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling candidate travel and interviews, both virtual and on-site, while fostering strong relationships with Human Resources Business Partners, interviewers, external candidates, and the Talent Acquisition team.
Responsibilities
- Manage verbal and written communication with candidates, interviewers, and hiring managers
- Coordinate all interview scheduling and oversee the pre-employment contingency process
- Manage the flow and candidate experience throughout each interview day
- Track and report candidate workflow using Workday Recruiting and other Microsoft Office and company software tools
- Partner with Recruiters and Managers to influence hiring strategy and execution
- Create an exceptional candidate experience through clear and timely communication
- Support new hires with pre-boarding activities prior to start date
- Complete projects and additional tasks as assigned by the Talent Acquisition Manager
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience in a high-volume, fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams, with eagerness to learn other software
- Strong bias for action and keen attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with candidates, employees, and third-party vendors at all levels
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills, focused on accuracy under tight deadlines
- Ability to proactively handle multiple detailed tasks amidst frequent interruptions
- Motivated to continuously improve hiring processes and candidate experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication with tact and diplomacy
- High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion in managing confidential information
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities, roles, and managers
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in recruiting and/or hiring
- Experience with scheduling coordination
- Customer service experience
- Familiarity with Workday or other recruiting-specific software
