Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Division/Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Talent & Rewards Manager
Travel: DC recruitment support (as needed), job fairs, and other recruiting/hiring events (~10‑15%)

About the role

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Do it Best, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization by attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent. This position offers the opportunity to partner with the team on the full‑cycle recruiting process, ensuring a smooth and candidate‑friendly hiring experience. You’ll be instrumental in supporting our growth by efficiently filling open roles across various departments, with a focus on urgent‑level positions.

Responsibilities

- Execute innovative recruitment strategies that attract high‑quality candidates in partnership with the hiring teams; such as pipelining, reaching out to local community contacts/partners, etc.

- Manage all phases of the recruitment process, from intake forms, job posting, and candidate sourcing/screening to scheduling interviews and supporting managers through offers.

- Partner with our Logistics Leadership Team and General Managers to develop hiring strategies for our Distribution Centers to support year‑round recruiting efforts.

- Review recruiting data to help influence decision‑making and proactive recruitment strategies.

- Place job ads on professional networking platforms, job boards, and social media channels.

- Communicate with candidates promptly and assist them when they come in for interviews.

- Utilize recruiting software to manage and monitor unfilled positions effectively.

- Partner with the Talent Manager to manage Key Recruiting Positions.

- Send out all bulk emails (e.g. confirming receipt of applications, rejection emails) and handle paperwork (e.g. offer letters).

- Participate in recruiting events and job fairs.

- Promote positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.

- Collaborate with the HR team on trainings and events such as Leadership Development Institute, New Leaders Orientation, the Do it Best Internship Program, etc.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Communications or relevant field.

- At least 3+ years experience in Recruiting or Talent Acquisition.

Preferred

- Familiarity with labor legislation and practices, particularly related to hiring and employment standards.

Skills and Abilities

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building relationships with potential candidates and internal stakeholders alike.

- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and candidates simultaneously.

- Problem‑solving aptitude.

- Adept at critical thinking.

- Self‑motivated and independent with the ability to take initiative.

- Proficient in the Google Suite of products including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet.

- Ability to quickly learn applicant tracking software and other recruiting tools.

Benefits

- Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision.

- Paid time off to foster work/life balance.

- Profit sharing.

- Bonus Pay opportunities.

- Retirement funding opportunities.

About Do it Best

Based in Fort Wayne, IN, Do it Best is the only US‑based, member‑owned comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales of nearly $6 billion, Do it Best serves thousands of member‑owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 other countries, and is now part of the Do it Best Group, the world’s largest independent home improvement co‑op.

Culture

Each team member is valued as an individual – with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one‑on‑one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.

Philosophy

Serving others as we would like to be served.

Mission

Making the best even better.

Goal

Helping members grow and achieve their dreams.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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