Talent Acquisition Specialist

HouseMart • Honolulu, HI

11h • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for supporting the entire lifecycle of attracting and engaging top talent. The Talent Acquisition Specialist manages the frontline recruiting pipeline, coordinates interviews, conducts initial candidate screenings, and utilizes recruiting technology and applicant tracking systems (ATS). Acting as a brand ambassador, the Specialist ensures a seamless, positive candidate experience and assists the HR team in building proactive talent pipelines for the future.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, communications, psychology, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in talent acquisition, human resources, administrative support, or high-volume customer service/retail.
• Basic understanding of principles and procedures for recruiting, employee onboarding, and human resources.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage time effectively in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Vibrant, welcoming, and clear communication style, as this role represents the company brand to hundreds of applicants.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying and taking the time to understand points being made.
• Organizes work to complete assignments, maintains accuracy, and pays close attention to detail.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Able to understand and follow instructions to complete assignments correctly and on time.
• Visual ability, corrected to perform job functions.
• Operating standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• Hands-on experience with or ability to quickly learn ADP Workforce Now or other HR/Payroll Systems and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Able to effectively use the Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Meet, Google Chat, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms) and internal software.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI applications (e.g. Gemini, Notebook LM, etc.) and AI-powered sourcing, screening, and automation tools.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience in HR or recruiting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Store Managers and HR Business Partners (HRBP) to strategize and proactively support store staffing needs.
• Actively sources and pipelines candidate for open roles using databases, online job boards, social media networks (e.g., LinkedIn) and employee referrals.
• Reviews incoming resumes, screens applications against job requirements, and identifies promising candidates for further evaluation.
• Coordinates and schedules structured phone, video, and in-person interviews, balancing the calendars of multiple internal stakeholders.
• Conducts initial phone screens to assess candidates’ core competencies, salary expectations, motivation and cultural fit.
• Serves as a daily administrator for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), updating candidate statuses, maintaining clean data, and organizing interview feedback.
• Serves as the liaison and main point of contact for supporting and partnering with local university HR and business clubs, participating in campus events, and planning company activities to build early-talent pipelines.
• Assists in employer branding initiatives and represents the company at local career fairs, university events, and community activities.
• Supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) recruitment strategies to ensure the organization attracts talent from diverse backgrounds.
• Seamlessly transition selected candidates from the interview stage into the onboarding pipeline, initiating background checks and reference verifications.
• Supports the onboarding process and partners with the HR team to conduct new hire orientation, ensuring selected candidates seamlessly transition into their new roles.
• Works collaboratively with the HR department to evaluate, coordinate, and develop new and engaging onboarding materials for associates.
• Special projects as needed and performs other related duties as required and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level