Talent Acquisition Specialist

ARCO Companies•Brentwood, MO

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About The Position

ARCO is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support its growing recruiting team. Working closely with Talent Acquisition Managers, this role helps keep interviews moving, identify potential candidates, and provide a positive experience throughout the hiring process. The position offers hands-on exposure to recruiting, with opportunities to take on recruiting responsibilities for entry-level positions as skills develop. The role coordinates phone, virtual, and in-person interviews; sources candidates; supports resume review and introductory phone screens; communicates with candidates; maintains recruiting records and job postings; and helps build candidate pipelines. It also supports career fairs, campus recruiting, employee referral activities, entry-level hiring, and projects to improve recruiting processes.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in recruiting coordination, sourcing, HR, administration, or customer service is helpful.
Strong organization and attention to detail, including the ability to balance multiple schedules and changing priorities.
Clear communication skills and a friendly, responsive approach to working with candidates and colleagues.
Initiative, follow-through, and willingness to ask questions and learn.
Comfort learning new systems and technology.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
Interest in developing sourcing, screening, and recruiting skills.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Coordinate phone, virtual, and in-person interviews, managing schedules and sharing necessary details with candidates and interview teams.
Source potential candidates through online research, outreach, referrals, and other recruiting channels.
Review resumes against role requirements, recommend candidates for consideration, and conduct introductory phone screens as appropriate.
Communicate with candidates in a timely manner, answer questions, and help them prepare throughout the interview process.
Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system, update job postings, and track recruiting activity.
Help maintain candidate pipelines and support career fairs, campus recruiting, and employee referral activities.
Partner with Talent Acquisition Managers to recruit for entry-level roles, from candidate screening through interview and selection.
Support projects that improve recruiting processes and make them easier to navigate.

Benefits

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401k
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
1-week paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
100% paid 12-week maternity leave