Recruitment Specialist

Recruitment Specialist – Boston, MA We are seeking candidates for a Recruitment Specialist position with a highly successful brand in the consumer goods space located in Boston, MA. This position will manage the end-to-end recruitment process for a variety of retail positions, partnering closely with hiring managers to attract, evaluate, and hire top talent. The ideal candidate is organized, relationship-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment. This is a 4-6+ month contract position that will pay $35-45/hr (depending on experience) within a 40-hour workweek. This position supports a hybrid work model onsite 3 days per week, remote 2 days per week in their Boston Office. Responsibilities: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination. Recruit for a variety of retail positions, including Store Associates, Key Holders, Assistant Store Managers, Store Managers, District Managers, and Corporate Retail Support roles. Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, workforce planning, and ideal candidate profiles. Source qualified candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, employee referrals, networking, career fairs, and other recruiting channels. Conduct phone and video interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, communication skills, and cultural fit. Coordinate interview scheduling and maintain consistent communication between candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive retail talent for current and future hiring needs. Extend verbal offers and assist with salary discussions and offer negotiations. Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Ensure an exceptional candidate experience through timely communication and professionalism. Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline activity, interview conversion rates, and offer acceptance rates. Stay informed on retail hiring trends, labor market conditions, and competitive recruiting strategies. Participate in recruiting events, job fairs, and community outreach initiatives as needed. Provide additional support as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience. 1–3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within agency, retail, hospitality, staffing, or high-volume recruiting. Experience recruiting for hourly and salaried retail positions is highly preferred. Strong sourcing skills utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, job boards, referrals, and social media platforms. Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously. Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr Daley And Associates, LLC