Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Specialist 

Full-Cycle Recruiting & Early Career Programs

About Us

Easton Select Group is a Massachusetts-based company specializing in pool services and backyard leisure products. Built on a 50-year legacy as a second-generation family business, Easton Select Group is recognized for quality, operational excellence, and innovation.

The company operates a diversified portfolio of brands, providing tailored pool products, services, and expertise for homeowners nationwide. Easton Select Group continues to grow through strategic acquisitions, strengthening its ability to deliver industry-leading service and support across a highly fragmented market.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full end-to-end recruitment and pre-hire process , from requisition intake through candidate onboarding and readiness to start. This role serves as a key partner to hiring managers and is responsible for delivering an efficient, engaging, and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage a high volume of recruiting activity, particularly during the organization's peak hiring season from March through May , when approximately 80% of recruiting needs consist of labor and service positions supporting the pool industry and approximately 20% consist of office, administrative, and professional positions .

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a customer-service-oriented approach to both candidates and internal stakeholders.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will also support career fairs, community outreach, school partnerships, apprenticeship recruiting, and other talent acquisition initiatives as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Manage the recruitment process from requisition creation/intake through pre-hire completion .
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, qualifications, and hiring timelines.
• Review and manage approved requisitions and ensure job postings accurately reflect the position requirements.
• Source candidates through job boards, recruiting platforms, professional networks, community organizations, schools, career events, and other talent pipelines.
• Conduct initial candidate screening and assess candidates against established job requirements.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process and maintain timely follow-up.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Manage interview logistics and ensure candidates have a clear understanding of the interview process.
• Gather interview feedback and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate and timely applicant tracking system records.

Candidate Experience

• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment and pre-hire process.
• Develop and maintain a positive, professional, and engaging candidate experience.
• Proactively communicate next steps, timelines, required documentation, and expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve the candidate experience and streamline the recruitment process.
• Ensure candidates receive timely communication throughout each stage of the hiring process.
• Help create a welcoming and organized experience from initial contact through pre-hire.

Offer & Pre-Hire Process

• Draft and coordinate employment offers in accordance with company guidelines and approved compensation.
• Communicate offer details to candidates and facilitate the offer process.
• Manage the candidate's transition from offer acceptance through pre-hire clearance.
• Coordinate and monitor completion of required pre-employment activities, including:
  • Background checks
  • Driving record/MVR checks, where applicable
  • Employment documentation
  • Other required pre-employment screenings
  • Follow up with candidates to ensure all required pre-hire documentation and screenings are completed within established timelines.
  • Partner with HR Team and hiring managers to resolve pre-hire issues and ensure candidates are cleared and ready for their scheduled start date.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential candidate records.

High-Volume Seasonal Recruiting

• Manage significant recruiting volume during the organization's peak hiring period, particularly March through May .
• Support high-volume recruitment of labor and service employees within the pool industry.
• Effectively manage multiple open requisitions, candidates, interviews, offers, and pre-hire processes simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines to support seasonal staffing demands.
• Work closely with hiring managers to prioritize critical openings and meet staffing deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency and reduce time-to-fill during peak hiring periods.

Career Fairs & Community Recruiting

• Research and identify career fairs, workforce development events, community events, and industry recruiting opportunities.
• Coordinate and attend career fairs and recruiting events to prom