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Description
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist to join our HR team. This role is crucial in managing high-volume recruitment efforts while enhancing our employer brand and candidate experience. As a retail-focused company specializing in precious metals, we are committed to building a strong and dynamic team, requiring a proactive and strategic recruiter to continuously identify and attract, and retain top talent.
The ideal candidate is a skilled recruiter with a strong grasp of HR best practices, excellent relationship building abilities, and a passion for finding the right people to drive business success.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (75%)
- Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring candidates for a variety of roles.
- Develop and implement proactive recruitment strategies to attract top talent, ensuring a strong pipeline for high-turnover roles.
- Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to optimize hiring processes.
- Build strong relationships with hiring managers, providing expertise and guidance on hiring best practices.
- Coach and train hiring managers and interview panels on effective interviewing techniques, strategies and best practices to improve their hiring decisions.
- Strengthen employer branding through job postings, social media engagement, and participation in job fairs and networking events.
- Coordinate and manager offer negotiations and pre-employment screenings, ensuring seamless candidate experience.
- Oversee and enhance the onboarding process, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires.
HR Generalist Support (25%)
- Provide backup support for payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and timely execution.
- Support employee engagement initiatives, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Assist with employee relations, addressing concerns, and ensuring fair and consistent policy enforcement.
- Ensure adherence to federal, state and local employment laws and company policies.
- Maintain HR records, compliance documentation, and reporting requirements.
- Performs other duties and creates ad hoc reports, as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a fast-paced, high-turnover industry such as retail or hospitality.
- 2 years of HR generalist experience.
- Strong sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and navigate shifting priorities.
- Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and recruitment tools, with a preference for Paycom experience.
- PHR, SHRM-CP or similar HR certification preferred
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
Total Rewards Package:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Up to 6% company match on 401(k)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance plans
- HSA and FSA plans (pre-tax benefit)
- Company paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D
- Supplemental coverage available, including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospitalization, and Pet
- PTO and paid holidays
Salary : $50,000 - $60,500