What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Joe Warren & Sons Co., Inc.?
About Joe Warren & Sons Co., Inc. (JWS)
Joe Warren & Sons Company Inc. (JWS), a leading provider of commercial refrigeration and food equipment services and sales throughout New England, seeks to add a Talent Acquisition Specialist to help the company through an exciting phase of growth. Established in 1991, JWS is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Norwood, MA. JWS has a long history of above-market growth driven by strong customer loyalty, a dedicated and thoughtful management team, and an industry-leading reputation for quality service.
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage and execute all aspects of the recruitment process at Joe Warren & Sons. This role focuses on sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent to meet the company’s staffing needs, specifically within the Skilled Trades Industry and supporting departmental staff. As the sole Specialist, you will leverage established systems, collaborate with hiring managers, and ensure a seamless and efficient hiring process.
Note: Proven experience recruiting for skilled trades talent is required.
Hybrid Setup: Expectation to be on-site at the Norwood, MA headquarters 2-3 days a week.
Talent Acquisition
- Collaborate with hiring managers and department heads to understand staffing requirements.
- Execute and refine existing recruitment strategies to attract and engage potential candidates.
- Leverage recruitment channels, including job boards, social media, industry associations, and personal networks, to source qualified trades and technical candidates.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of potential candidates for current and future positions.
- Review resumes and applications to identify candidates with the required technical skills and qualifications.
- Conduct initial phone screens to assess candidates' expertise, experience, and suitability for the role.
- Coordinate and conduct structured in-person or virtual interviews to ensure consistency in candidate evaluation. Technical interviews may include Technician ride along days and in-house equipment assessments.
- Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers or technical leads.
- Provide candidates with information about the company, job role, and expectations.
- Collect and communicate feedback from interviews to hiring teams for informed decision-making.
Candidate Relationship Management
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with candidates to enhance the employer brand.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to candidates after interviews.
- Keep candidates informed about the status of their applications and next steps in the hiring process.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records using the ATS.
- Generate reports on recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, source of hire, and candidate pipeline.
- Collaborate with department heads to ensure alignment on hiring priorities and workforce planning.
- Provide recommendations on market trends and compensation to ensure competitive offers.
- Required: Proven experience recruiting for trades roles, with a deep understanding of skilled labor hiring processes and sourcing techniques.
- Experience hiring Field Technicians (HVAC/R, Electro-Mechanical or similar skills trades talent).
- Strong knowledge of recruitment strategies, sourcing techniques, and interview processes.
- Ability to independently manage the entire recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with ATS, sourcing platforms, and recruitment metrics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred).
- ATS: JazzHR
- Sourcing Tools, Platforms & Techniques: SeekOut, Apollo.io, LinkedIn Specialist, Linkedin Navigator, Indeed Resume Database, UpCell, Google Xray/Open-web Sourcing, Trades Associations, career fairs/events, Referral Program
- Job posting: JobTarget campaigns via Indeed, ZipRecruiter and programmatic, Careers site
- AI tools: ChatGPT (paid version)
Why JWS?
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-wide incentive program, and a 401k with company match. Staff will enjoy (9) company paid Holidays, PTO, advancement opportunities, short and long-term disability, and other benefits. We conduct regular performance reviews; issue and provide relevant continuing education with reimbursement, training courses and employee referral programs.
If you’re ready to work with a growing family-owned business, focused on employee growth and advancement, while remaining true to our culture code: Communication, Accountability and Respect, we’d love to discuss this position with you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year placement commissions
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday: 8-4:30/5pm
Work Location: Hybrid on-site 2-3 days a week
We are currently unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in U.S. without sponsorship. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service, or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $75,000 - $110,000
