Talent Acquisition Specialist

**Talent Acquisition Specialist

Division/Department:**
Human Resources

Reports to
: Talent & Rewards Manager

Travel
: DC 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 and urgent-level positions.

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 Distribution Centers 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
• At least 3+ years experience in Recruiting or Talent Acquisition

Preferred:

• 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
Based in Fort Wayne, IN, Do it Best is the only US-based, member-owned comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales of nearly $6 billion, Do it Best serves thousands of member-owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 other countries, and is now part of the Do it Best Group, the world's largest independent home improvement co-op. For more information, visit and follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .

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.