Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
North America's largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You've probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV , Style At Home and House & Home , or by one of our Instagram influencers. With us, you're more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. The Talent Acquisition Specialist reports to the US East People and Culture Business Partner and oversees the full hiring process for US Retail—from posting roles and partnering with leaders to sourcing candidates and managing pre-employment steps through Day 1. You will be based out of our New Lenox, IL, Louisville, KY, Baltimore, MD or Kansas City, MO office with a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote/virtual.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field
- 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including high-volume hourly roles
- Strong knowledge of the recruiting lifecycle—from posting to Day 1 onboarding
- Proven ability to manage 10-20 requisitions and conduct thorough interviews
- Collaborative, customer-focused approach with strong influencing skills
- Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with change
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Strong analytical, judgment, and problem-solving abilitiesProficiency in Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ATS (Taleo), and Microsoft Copilot
- Attention to detail and ability to tailor communication to diverse stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Experience recruiting for warehouse/logistics or big-box retail
- In-house and salaried recruitment experience
- Familiarity with both U.S. and Canadian markets
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Knowledge of construction, building materials, or millwork industry
Responsibilities
- Build key relationships and trust with hiring managers to understand their current and future hiring needs, promoting the use of talent acquisition strategies
- Conduct full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles including sourcing, screening, assessing, interviewing, pre-employment screenings, offers and onboarding paperwork
- Provide detailed candidate interview notes, interpret assessment testing results, and recommend qualified candidates
- Network and maintain a pipeline of industry qualified candidates through a variety of sourcing channels, and technology strategies
- Lead with innovation, and resilience to source exceptional talent in the market
- Provide feedback on market challenges regarding attracting top talent
- Utilize technology to facilitate an efficient and professional hiring process
- Provide suggestions to streamline our hiring processes
- Proactively communicate updates and collaborate on solutions to recruitment challenges
- Accurately maintain and report on weekly recruitment dashboard and related talent acquisition metrics
- Participate or lead Talent Acquisition projects as required
Benefits
- A competitive base salary and profit-sharing program
- Comprehensive benefits package - medical, dental, eye care and life insurance - Benefits start first of the month following hire
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan - Up to 4% match, 100% vested after 6 months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
