Recruiting Specialist

Location:

Tucker, GA Headquarters Department:

Human Resources Role Snapshot Are you organized, people-focused, and interested in building a career in recruiting or human resources? Oglethorpe Power Corporation is looking for a Recruiting Specialist to support our Talent Acquisition team and help deliver a welcoming, smooth, and professional hiring experience. At OPC, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. You'll gain meaningful exposure to recruiting and onboarding while helping attract talent that supports our mission. What You'll Do Recruiting Operations & Coordination Coordinate interview scheduling and manage candidate communications. Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Prepare offer and hiring documentation in partnership with recruiters, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers. Support background checks, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding activities. Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates during the interview and pre-hire process. Manage job postings across internal and external platforms. Maintain documentation to support compliance and audit readiness. Recruiting & Candidate Engagement Assist with resume review, candidate screening support, and interview coordination. Support early-stage recruiting activities and talent pipeline development. Participate in career fairs, hiring events, and community or campus outreach. Conduct or assist with candidate outreach under the guidance of the Talent Acquisition team. Provide input on ways to improve the candidate experience and recruiting processes. Employer Branding & Onboarding Represent OPC's values, culture, and employee value proposition to prospective candidates. Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns. Build positive relationships with candidates, community partners, and event stakeholders. Assist with onboarding planning, first-day experiences, and employee orientations. Share feedback and ideas to help evolve recruiting workflows, tools, and communications. What You Bring A strong interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources. The ability to juggle multiple priorities while staying organized and detail-oriented. A professional, friendly communication style with candidates and internal partners. Discretion and good judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information. A willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in a process-driven environment. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Human Resources or a related field. Experience in roles involving interviewing, coordination, compliance, training, investigations, or public interaction is strongly valued. Prior recruiting, HR, or talent acquisition support experience is a plus-but not required. Equivalent experience may include five years of direct recruiting support. Skills & Knowledge Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and coordination abilities with attention to detail. Comfort working with systems, data, and structured processes. Ability to work effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and senior stakeholders. Familiarity with ATS or HR systems is helpful. Experience supporting interviews, background checks, or hiring processes is a plus. Comfortable representing the organization at career fairs and public-facing events. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 20 lbs as needed. Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 5%) for recruiting events.