Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full-cycle recruiting for high-volume positions. Primarily frontline retail, janitorial, and lead level positions across multiple store and/or contract locations. This role partners closely with retail and/or contracts leadership to understand staffing needs, build talent pipelines, and deliver qualified candidates to support business objectives. Essential Duties(Other duties within the scope of this position may be assigned.) 1. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for frontline and lead level positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding support. 2. Post and maintain job advertisements across various job boards, social media platforms, and internal recruitment systems. 3. Review and screen candidate applications to identify qualified talent. 4. Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit. 5. Coordinate and manage interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers. 6. Conduct reference checks, background screenings, and other pre-employment requirements. 7. Extend employment offers and assist new hires with completion of onboarding and initial employment paperwork. 8. Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Supervisory Responsibilities The associate in this position has no supervisory responsibilities. Education/Experience/Certificates/Security Clearance High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum 3-5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in a high-volume retail, hospitality, housekeeping, customer service, warehousing, distribution, or similar fast-paced environment. No professional certifications are required for this position. Valid state driver's license, insurance and satisfactory driving record are required. Associates in this position will be required to successfully pass both state and federal criminal background checks and sex offender check. Ability to operate PC and databases, proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated experience recruiting for frontline, hourly positions. Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, and Microsoft Office applications.?? Excellent organizational, time management, and relationship-building abilities. Competencies Lives the Values, Drives for Results, Customer Focus, Communication, Job Skills Knowledge Safety Statement Associates are required to follow Goodwill's safety rules and regulations, as outlined in Goodwill's policies. Information Privacy and Security This associate may have access to Confidential Information (CI) and is required to be familiar with the Goodwill policy 11.01 Confidentiality of Data related to the handling of CI, and follow all related procedures required to protect the privacy and security of CI. Physical Demands/Work Environment/Work Conditions General Office Position - The associate is required to lift up to 10 pounds maximum. The associate works in a general office environment and is infrequently exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise, fumes, dust, etc.). The associate is required to travel throughout the Goodwill service area. The associate must be available to work evenings and/or weekends as business needs dictate. Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is anEqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please click on this link to access our EEO / Affirmative Action Program posters and learn about your rights as an applicant. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact the recruiting team at Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia at804-745-6300or via email View email address on click.appcast.io . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.