Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will support NEFCO Construction Supply LLC’s growth by leading full-cycle recruiting across multiple locations and business functions. This role focuses on proactive sourcing, pipeline development, and close partnership with hiring managers to meet staffing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting efforts across multiple locations and business functions, supporting high-volume, specialized, and professional hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify staffing needs, define position requirements, and develop recruitment strategies.
• Sustain active and passive candidate engagement through channels such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, referrals, networking, and other sourcing resources.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines to address current openings, planned growth, and difficult-to-fill roles.
• Review applications, conduct phone screens and interviews, evaluate qualifications, and provide recommendations to hiring managers.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, facilitate feedback, and maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the process.
• Support hiring workflows with offers, background checks, motor vehicle reports, drug screenings, and onboarding requirements in coordination with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records in Paylocity, track recruiting activity, and monitor key recruiting metrics.
• Support hiring initiatives tied to new branch openings, geographic expansion, workforce planning, and broader organizational growth.
• Represent NEFCO at career fairs, hiring events, and networking opportunities while promoting a positive candidate experience.
• Support hiring manager training, ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, and identify process improvements within recruiting.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience required; staffing agency experience preferred.
• Proven success sourcing and recruiting active and passive candidates.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Full-cycle recruiting experience across multiple geographic markets and locations.
• Experience in distribution, logistics, supply chain, construction supply, or a related industry preferred.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Applicant Tracking Systems; Paylocity experience preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications, influence hiring decisions, and manage hiring manager expectations effectively.
• Demonstrated urgency, accountability, and capacity 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

Technology and Tools

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Paylocity
• Microsoft Office

Compensation and Location

Location: East Hartford, CT (hybrid)

Salary: USD 65,000 - 80,000 per yearly

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and eight paid holidays
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave options
• Voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Hybrid or remote work opportunities, depending on business needs
• Continued professional development and career advancement opportunities

What Success Looks Like

• Within the first 90 days: build a strong understanding of NEFCO’s business, establish productive relationships with hiring managers, become proficient in Paylocity, and independently manage assigned recruiting efforts.
• Long-term success: consistently identify qualified talent, maintain strong candidate pipelines, deliver an exceptional candidate experience, and meet hiring objectives with urgency and accountability.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field