Talent Acquisition Specialist

Michaels Stores • Irving, TX

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Support Center Talent Acquisition Specialist is a strategic partner responsible for sourcing, interviewing, and evaluating internal and external candidates for Michaels Support Center opportunities. The role works closely with the HR team and business leadership teams to deliver high-performing team members and support business results. It is directed by the Support Center Talent Acquisition Team Lead.

The specialist recruits and hires talent across all levels of the Support Center, assesses staffing needs with HR leadership, monitors recruitment performance and metrics, and develops relationships with assigned business units. The role also supports centralized staffing practices, advises hiring managers on internal mobility and external hiring, and helps ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws. Additional responsibilities include maintaining recruitment reports, serving as a subject matter expert on the talent acquisition process, and contributing to HR projects and recruiting best practices.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience leading full life-cycle recruiting.
• Experience implementing recruiting processes and programs.
• Experience in both recruiting and sourcing.
• Strong leadership, oral and written communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; emphasis in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience with Workday.
• Demonstrated sourcing performance via LinkedIn.
• Previous experience recruiting and sourcing for retail Support Center positions while meeting key talent acquisition metrics.

Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and hire talent across all levels of the Support Center.
• Work with the Human Resource Director to assess future staffing needs using key metrics and communicate progress toward goals.
• Partner with talent acquisition peers to share best practices, recommend process improvements, and support other business units as needed.
• Review individual performance weekly against talent acquisition metrics, including time to fill.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with assigned business units to address interim, short-term, and long-term staffing needs within established headcount and department budgets.
• Develop quality applicant pools in a timely manner.
• Assess, interview, and evaluate prospective candidates and applicants.
• Coordinate with the Recruitment Coordinator to schedule candidate travel and interviews.
• Advise hiring managers on internal mobility and external hiring, supporting adherence to company policies and procedures and compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Develop relationships with external sourcing resources, including search firms, professional and community organizations, academic institutions, and corporations.
• Ensure diversity among prospective hires.
• Promote Michaels to prospective applicants through forums and networking events.
• Maintain and produce talent acquisition reports.
• Work on special HR-related projects.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the Talent Acquisition process.
• Identify and apply innovative recruiting, interviewing, and sourcing practices to support hiring top talent and provide candidates with a positive impression of the Michaels brand.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match, depending on position and eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, depending on position and eligibility.
• Telemedicine services.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Voluntary insurance options.
• Employee discounts.
• Partner discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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