Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle with a primary focus on sourcing, hiring, and onboarding Headquarters (HQ) talent, while also providing field recruitment support across Retail, Contact Center, and Fulfillment Center operations. This role partners closely with leadership to ensure compliant, efficient recruiting and onboarding practices.

Location and Work Schedule

• Location: Mount Horeb, WI (hybrid)
• Work model: Office Monday through Thursday
• Remote option: Work from home on Fridays if preferred
• Headquarters base: Role based at headquarters near Madison, WI

Compensation

• Salary range: USD $70,000 to $85,000 per year
• Bonus: Eligible to participate in the company bonus program

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for HQ roles, including proactive sourcing, behavioral interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer management in partnership with corporate leadership.
• Own and facilitate the onboarding lifecycle for HQ hires, including leading interactive new-hire orientation sessions and partnering with managers to support a seamless welcoming experience.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations across all hiring practices.
• Oversee mandatory candidate screenings, I-9 verifications, offer letter standards, and audit readiness to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Provide hands-on recruitment support for field operations across Retail stores, Contact Centers, and Fulfillment Centers, tailoring sourcing and outreach strategies to local labor markets.
• Assist with planning and execution of high-volume seasonal hiring initiatives, including compliant and fast-paced screening processes for seasonal staff.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to HQ and field leadership, delivering candidate pipelines, interview training, and guidance on compliant hiring practices.
• Coordinate career fairs and recruitment events to establish strong talent pipelines for corporate and operational needs.
• Continuously evaluate and refine recruitment and onboarding workflows to optimize candidate experience, improve efficiency, and maintain regulatory standards.
• Monitor, track, and engage with candidate and employee reviews across Glassdoor, Indeed, and social platforms, using feedback to refine hiring practices.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field (equivalent work experience considered).
• Experience: 5+ years of full lifecycle recruitment experience, focused on corporate/HQ roles and multi-site field support (Retail, Contact Center, or Fulfillment/Distribution environments).
• Proven ability to build candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing using advanced research techniques, Boolean logic, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM tools, and passive candidate outreach.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and recruiting regulations, including EEOC, FLSA, I-9/E-Verify, background check requirements, and fair chance hiring laws.
• Experience supporting high-volume or seasonal recruitment campaigns.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including occasional weekend coverage during peak seasonal hiring.
• Comfort leading HQ new-hire orientation sessions and providing recruiting and compliance training to hiring managers.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and standard workplace productivity suites (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace).
• Ability to travel as needed for hiring events or field site visits.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• CRM tools
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Microsoft Office
• Google Workspace
• Glassdoor
• Indeed

Benefits

• Multiple Medical plan options
• Dental & Vision plans
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account including company contributions
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Company paid Short-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability, and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
• Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees
• Daily pay available
• 40% Employee Discount
• Flexible Fridays
• Onsite fitness center

Leadership Competencies

• Leading Self: Inspiring Trust; Adaptability; Mature Confidence; Career and Self Development
• Leading Others: Driving Execution; Building Organizational Relationships; Empowering Others; Fostering Open Dialogue; Attracting & Developing Talent; Leadership Versatility