Talent Acquisition Specialist

JP Boden Services, Inc.•Pittston Township, PA

7h•Remote

About The Position

Boden is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple states in the US. This role will cover positions from frontline hourly staff to management-level roles within retail, distribution, and customer service. The specialist will be responsible for identifying strong talent, supporting workforce growth, and developing a sustainable talent pipeline. The position requires a candidate who can ensure every hiring moment is seamless, thoughtful, and true to the Boden brand. The role involves creative sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer extension, and onboarding initiation. The specialist will also contribute fresh thinking to talent market strategies, conduct market research for compensation, anticipate hiring needs, and partner with hiring managers to refine job descriptions. A key aspect of the role is championing Boden's culture and brand ethos, ensuring US strategies align with the company spirit. Maintaining accurate recruitment data in the applicant tracking system, establishing fair interview assessments, tracking recruitment metrics, and building strong relationships with hiring managers are also core responsibilities. The role includes educating and coaching hiring managers on interviewing and decision-making, collaborating with the People Team, nurturing relationships with external partners, and refining onboarding processes. Ensuring compliance with employment laws and performing other assigned duties are also part of the role.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in full-cycle recruitment
Demonstrated recruitment experience in retail strongly preferred, with warehouse and contact center recruitment experience also preferred
Domestic travel required including overnight and/or multi-day trips
Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS), and a range of recruitment methods, from interviewing to running assessment activities
Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills
Highly organized with ability to accurately handle multiple priorities and keep things moving in a busy, fast-paced setting with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency using computers and Microsoft Office programs
Friendly and professional interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidential information

Responsibilities

Lead a fast-paced, full-cycle recruitment process for US-based roles, ensuring every hiring moment feels seamless, thoughtful and true to the brand
Source and use a mix of creative sourcing approaches to attract brilliant people who naturally embody our values, from direct outreach and market mapping to networking and employee referrals
Review resumes and applications, hold initial phone/video screens with candidates, and coordinate closely with hiring managers on scheduling interviews and outcomes
Extend approved offers to candidates and initiate onboarding processes to ensure a friendly, organized and hassle-free experience for candidates
Bring fresh thinking to how we show up in the talent market, constantly exploring new and imaginative ways to connect with exceptional candidates
Conduct market research and benchmarking to recommend pay rates and salary ranges; Ensure salary alignment with industry standards, location, internal pay equity, and internal budgets
Stay one step ahead of hiring needs by spotting upcoming vacancies, understanding internal moves and prompting hiring managers when action is needed
Partner with hiring managers to create and refine job descriptions that accurately reflect role responsibilities and required qualifications
Champion our unique culture and brand ethos, working closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager to make sure US strategies are aligned and every touchpoint reflects the spirit of Boden
Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment activity in the applicant tracking system
Establish and recommend interview assessments that ensure a consistent, fair approach, and support hiring managers in making well-informed decisions
Track and interpret key recruitment metrics to help understand and refine processes
Build strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers across the business, offering commercially minded, solutions-focused support at every stage
Educate and coach hiring managers, acting as a trusted advisor, on interviewing techniques, evaluation criteria, and decision-making to improve hiring outcomes and support equitable hiring decisions
Partner closely with People Team to stay aligned and work collaboratively across all talent needs
Support in nurturing relationships with agencies, universities and job boards to keep a thriving talent pipeline
Partner with HR to refine and enhance onboarding documents and processes to ensure consistent, positive, on-brand experience for new employees
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws relevant to each location throughout the hiring process
Other duties as assigned