Talent Acquisition Specialist

Do It Best Corp. - Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Wayne, IN

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

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

• Execute innovative recruitment strategies that attract high-quality candidates in partnership with the hiring teams.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Communications or relevant field.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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