Talent Acquisition Specialist

At Sunbelt Fire, our people are at the heart of everything we do—and finding the right talent is essential to supporting our mission and continued growth. We’re seeking a driven and relationship-focused talent acquisition specialist to help us attract exceptional team members who share our commitment to service, integrity, and our family-oriented culture. In this role, you’ll be a trusted partner to hiring managers, lead a full-cycle recruitment process, and represent Sunbelt Fire’s core values across every candidate interaction. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and want to make a meaningful impact with a company with a proud history and a clear vision for the future, we’d love to meet you. Requirements YOUR DAY-TO-DAY Gain a deep understanding of the business, structure, industry, and customer needs through research, shadowing, and training Build strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers to understand immediate and long-term hiring needs Develop recruitment strategies for key roles and maintain a robust referral network and external sourcing contacts Proactively build and nurture talent pipelines using targeted advertising, career fairs, social media, professional networking, and employee referrals Partner with the HR Manager to design and execute recruitment plans aligned with company growth Manage the full-cycle hiring process, including requisitions, job postings, interviews, and candidate communication Use the ATS to maintain organized, compliant, and accurate candidate records Coordinate interview scheduling, deliver an excellent candidate experience, and guide candidates through onsite visits and office tours Collaborate with hiring managers on offer packages and support onboarding for a smooth new-hire transition Champion Sunbelt Fire’s values, mission, and family-oriented culture in all recruiting interactions Promote Sunbelt Fire as an employer of choice across all recruiting channels Clearly communicate expectations, team environment, and culture throughout the candidate experience Demonstrate passion and professionalism while recruiting in a highly specialized market WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM Bachelor’s degree preferred Industry specific recruiting experience in fire apparatus sales and service, emergency response equipment, or in an adjacent market such as heavy equipment, diesel service, or fleet maintenance is a plus 3 or more years of recruiting experience required Experience with candidate sourcing tools (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.) Experience operating within an applicant tracking system (ATS) preferred Experience supporting multiple locations preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-up skills Possesses problem-solving and oral/written persuasive communication skills Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality Ability to establish priorities, manage deadlines, and exercise a high degree of professionalism in interactions with levels of internal and external stakeholders Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment POSITION TYPE Full-time position. Work hours are typically Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Periodic work outside of typical work hours may be required for candidate interviews, trainings, or other company events. TRAVEL Periodic travel is required to visit company locations, attend recruiting events, or support onboarding and training events. BENEFITS Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision benefits offered through BCBS of Alabama and Mutual of Omaha Company paid Life Insurance Company paid Long-Term Disability (Short-Term Offered) 401k with Company Match Vacation and Sick Leave Paid Holidays Industry training and continuing education in field All positions are subject to background check and drug test. #J-18808-Ljbffr