Talent Acquisition Specialist

Nefco•East Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports NEFCO’s continued growth by identifying, attracting, and hiring talent across the organization. The role manages full-cycle recruiting, with an emphasis on proactive sourcing, developing candidate pipelines, and partnering with hiring managers to meet staffing needs. Recruiting supports logistics, warehouse operations, sales, customer service, and corporate functions, including opportunities within the Total Tool business, across multiple locations and business functions. The successful candidate is resourceful, results-driven, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to take ownership of recruiting searches. In the first 90 days, the specialist is expected to learn NEFCO’s business, build productive relationships with hiring managers, become proficient in Paylocity, and independently manage assigned recruiting efforts. Long-term success involves identifying qualified talent, maintaining strong pipelines, providing a positive candidate experience, and meeting hiring objectives with urgency and accountability. NEFCO is a family-operated construction supply distributor with more than 85 locations nationwide. It reports continued branch openings and investment in its people and operations, and was certified as a Great Place to Work in 2025.

Requirements

At least 4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
Proven success proactively sourcing and recruiting active and passive candidates.
Experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Experience managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple geographic markets and locations.
Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and applicant tracking systems.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
Ability to assess candidate qualifications, influence hiring decisions, and manage hiring manager expectations.
Demonstrated urgency, accountability, and ability to independently manage recruiting priorities.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
Working knowledge of employment laws, recruiting best practices, and Microsoft Office applications.
A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience is considered.

Nice To Haves

Staffing agency experience.
Recruiting experience in distribution, logistics, supply chain, construction supply, or a related industry.
Paylocity experience.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting across multiple locations and business functions, including high-volume, specialized, and professional positions.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, establish position requirements, and develop recruitment strategies.
Source and engage active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, referrals, networking, and other channels.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current needs, future growth, and difficult-to-fill positions.
Review applications, conduct phone screens and interviews, evaluate qualifications, and present recommendations to hiring managers.
Coordinate interviews, facilitate feedback, and maintain communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
Work with hiring managers and HR on offers, background checks, motor vehicle reports, drug screenings, and onboarding requirements.
Maintain accurate recruiting information in Paylocity, track recruiting activity, and monitor key metrics.
Support hiring related to new branch openings, geographic expansion, workforce planning, and organizational growth.
Represent NEFCO at career fairs, hiring events, and networking opportunities while promoting the company’s culture and candidate experience.
Support hiring manager training, ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, and identify recruiting process improvements.