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.