What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at BOSTON INC?
Position Overview:
Are you passionate about connecting talented individuals with incredible career opportunities? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist!
In this exciting and impactful role, you’ll play a key part in attracting, selecting, and hiring top-tier talent to drive our company’s success. Partnering with hiring managers and HR leaders, you’ll develop innovative strategies to meet staffing goals while delivering an exceptional experience for candidates and stakeholders alike.
Who we are:
BostonFAM is not your typical retail furniture company. We're an employee-owned business that's committed to helping our customers create amazing rooms. But that's not all we do. We're also passionate about personal and professional development. We believe in empowering our employee-owners to reach their full potential by offering a supportive culture, one-on-one coaching, comprehensive training, and valuable resources. At BostonFAM, we know that when our team members thrive, our business thrives too.
Our success is built on the success of our employee owners. We're proud to be a family of brands that includes Ashley Furniture, Ashley Outlets, and Furniture & Appliance Mart. But what really sets us apart is our unique company culture. We're not just a place to work - we're a community of individuals who are dedicated to helping each other achieve our dreams and goals.
What You’ll Do:
- Be a Talent Matchmaker: Collaborate with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and craft recruitment strategies that bring in the best candidates.
- Find the Perfect Fit: Screen resumes, conduct engaging interviews, administer assessments, and perform background checks to make well-informed hiring recommendations.
- Source Like a Pro: Use cutting-edge sourcing techniques—job boards, LinkedIn, job fairs, networking events, and more—to discover and attract top talent.
- Drive Results: Maintain accurate recruitment metrics and open position reports to track progress and ensure hiring goals are met.
- Champion Internal Growth: Facilitate seamless internal transfers by managing screenings, interviews, and offer letters.
- Gather Insights: Collect feedback from candidates and hiring managers to continuously improve the recruitment process.
- Build Relationships: Develop strong connections with internal/external partners to support long-term recruitment goals.
- Own the Offer Process: Craft and present competitive job offers that attract and secure the best talent.
- Stay Compliant: Ensure every step of the recruitment process aligns with federal and state regulations.
- Leverage Technology: Use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidate data and streamline the hiring process.
- Adapt and Innovate: Tackle additional projects and duties as assigned to keep our recruitment efforts ahead of the curve.
What We’re Looking For:
- Associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; Minimum of 3 year’s work experience in a focused recruiting/talent acquisition role sourcing active/passive candidates; or equivalent combination of education/experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with candidates and key business partners.
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools. Experience with UKG a plus.
- Knowledge and application of federal, state, and local laws governing employment
- A creative and resourceful mindset for finding and attracting top talent.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Help shape the future of our workforce by hiring top talent.
- Innovation: Be part of a team that values fresh ideas and creative approaches to talent acquisition.
- Growth: Take your recruitment skills to the next level in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Team Culture: Work with a passionate team dedicated to achieving success together.
What we offer:
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid-Time Off
- Paid birthday holiday
- Paid Parental Leave
- Educational Reimbursement
- Generous product discount
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Long, short term disability insurance
- Fun company activities - involvement in the community!
To apply or learn more about our company, we encourage you to check out our Careers page at: www.joinbfd.com
BostonFAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
**This position will be based out of our Milwaukee, WI Market. Store locations include Greenfield, Kenosha, Pewaukee, Richfield.**