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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 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

+ 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 Group Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently-owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.

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.