TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Hugg & Hall • Little Rock, AR

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hugg & Hall Equipment Company is seeking a driven, relationship-focused professional with strong communication skills, creativity, and the confidence to build connections to join their team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. This role plays a key part in the HR team, responsible for promoting the company's story and employer brand to attract new talent. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will lead the recruitment process, partnering with hiring managers to ensure the best candidates are brought on board for team growth and success. This position requires regional travel, including overnight stays, to connect with managers and candidates, and to represent Hugg & Hall at hiring events and industry gatherings. When not traveling, the role is based at headquarters, collaborating within the HR team. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing recruiting strategies, collaborating with hiring managers on talent needs and pipelines, evaluating and updating hiring criteria, engaging candidates through various sourcing methods, partnering on recruiting entry-level talent, building community and industry relationships, maintaining compelling job postings, and representing the company at events.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in talent acquisition or a related field
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Ability to travel regionally, including overnight stays
• Proactive, self-directed mindset with the ability to work independently
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• High level of professionalism in representing the company externally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable initiating conversations and building relationships at all levels
• Good listening skills
• Proficient in recruiting, advertising, and application platforms
• Ability to learn and retain policy and compliance information

Nice To Haves

• Related experience may include: Corporate Recruiter, HR Assistant, Recruiting Specialist, Talent Engagement Specialist, Human Resources Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruiting strategies that effectively showcase our culture and career opportunities.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to forecast future talent needs and build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Evaluate and update hiring criteria to align with real-world job requirements and industry trends.
• Engage candidates through diverse sourcing methods, including networking, career fairs, college and trade school events, referrals, and leading online platforms (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, ZipRecruiter).
• Partner with hiring managers to develop strategies for recruiting entry-level and trainable talent.
• Build strong community and industry relationships to expand and diversify talent pools.
• Maintain contemporary, compelling job postings that stand out to candidates.
• Represent Hugg & Hall at job fairs, community events, and professional gatherings to promote our employer brand.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a range of supplemental benefits
• Generous PTO plan and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed