Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter)

UniFirst • Wilmington, MA

103d • $61,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the full life cycle recruiting process for UniFirst’s Sales organization and builds relationships with stakeholders and hiring managers across the organization. The role serves as a recruiting subject matter expert, providing consultative guidance to leadership to support compliance, a strong candidate experience, and recruiting, interviewing, and hiring best practices. The position also works with recruitment vendors, helps facilitate internal training, manages the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and contributes to talent projects and initiatives.

This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work two days per week in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Travel may be required up to 15%25 of the time. The estimated salary is $61,000–$80,000 per year; actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic differentials. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or recruiting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Process-, policy-, and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Technology savvy and able to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong speaking skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and facilitate learning for diverse audiences.
• Proactive, strategic thinking and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 15%25 of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in Sales recruiting.
• Experience with Taleo.
• Prior experience managing vendors and/or RPOs.
• Bilingual French.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the Talent Acquisition strategy to attract, source, and select talent.
• Serve as a full-cycle recruiter, primarily supporting the Sales organization.
• Maintain relationships with current recruitment vendors and evaluate new vendors as needed.
• Promote UniFirst internally and externally through networking, social media, conferences, and external partnerships.
• Provide proactive hiring solutions to hiring managers, including coordinating hiring events.
• Stay informed about recruiting industry practices and trends.
• Manage the Applicant Tracking System, including creating requisitions, supporting candidate onboarding, and maintaining job postings and sponsorship.
• Assist with creating and extending job offers.
• Facilitate training for hiring managers on recruiting best practices and compliance.
• Deliver a strong candidate experience and guide hiring managers in creating a consistent experience.
• Write and amend job descriptions to accurately describe role functions and qualifications.
• Support other talent-related initiatives and projects.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Direct payroll deposit
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount
• Employee referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED