Location: Fort Wayne,IN, USA
Talent Acquisition Specialist Division/Department: Human Resources Reports to: Human Resources Manager Travel: Limited to RSC recruitment support (as needed), job fairs, and other recruiting/hiring events (approximately 10-15%) About the role: As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Do it Best, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization by attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent. This position offers the opportunity to partner with the team on the full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a smooth and candidate-friendly hiring experience. You'll be instrumental in supporting our growth by efficiently filling open roles across various departments, with a focus on high-volume warehouse staff recruitment. Responsibilities include:
+ Execute innovative recruitment strategies that attract high-quality candidates in partnership with the hiring teams; such as pipelining, reaching out to local community contacts/partners, etc.
+ Manage all phases of the recruitment process, from intake forms, job posting, and candidate sourcing/screening to scheduling interviews and supporting managers through offers
+ Partner with our Logistics Leadership Team and General Managers to develop hiring strategies for our Retail Service Centers (RSCs) to support year-round recruiting efforts
+ Review recruiting data to help influence decision-making and proactive recruitment strategies
+ Place job ads on professional networking platforms, job boards, and social media channels
+ Communicate with candidates promptly and assist them when they come in for interviews
+ Utilize recruiting software to manage and monitor unfilled positions effectively
+ Partner with the Talent Manager to manage Key Recruiting Positions
+ Send out all bulk emails (e.g. confirming receipt of applications, rejection emails) and handle paperwork (e.g. offer letters)
+ Participate in recruiting events and job fairs
+ Promote positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
+ Collaborate with the HR team on trainings and events such as Leadership Development Institute, New Leaders Orientation, the Do it Best Internship Program, etc.
Education and Experience: Desired:
+ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Communications or relevant field
Preferred:
+ Experience in Talent Acquisition
+ Proven expertise in full-cycle recruitment, especially in high-volume settings
+ Familiarity with labor legislation and practices, particularly related to hiring and employment standards
Skills and Abilities:
+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building relationships with potential candidates and internal stakeholders alike
+ Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and candidates simultaneously
+ Problem-solving aptitude
+ Adept at problem-solving and critical thinking.
+ Self-motivated and independent individual with the ability to take initiative.
+ Proficient in the Google Suite of products including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet
+ Ability to quickly learn applicant tracking software and other recruiting tools
Benefits available to you:
+ Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
+ Paid time off to foster work/life balance
+ Profit sharing
+ Bonus Pay opportunities
+ Retirement funding opportunities
+ Education reimbursement
+ Health club reimbursement
+ Career advancement opportunities
About Do it Best:
We're the only US-based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials co-op in the home improvement industry. We proudly serve thousands of locations in over 50 countries, offering exceptional merchandise and services driving us to nearly $5 billion in annual sales. Our goal is to help our members grow and achieve their dreams. Culture: Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role. Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served Our Mission: Making the best even better Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.