Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter)

Hybrid full-cycle Talent Acquisition Specialist role in Wilmington, MA supporting UniFirst's Sales organization, with on-site requirements of two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping and executing the talent acquisition strategy to attract, source, and hire top talent.
• Serve as a full-cycle recruiter focused on supporting the Sales organization.
• Maintain productive relationships with current recruitment vendors and assess new partners as needed.
• Represent UniFirst as an ambassador internally and externally via networking, social media, conferences, and partnerships.
• Provide proactive hiring solutions to hiring managers to gain a competitive edge, including coordinating hiring events.
• Apply strong business acumen and stay informed on recruiting industry trends.
• Oversee the Applicant Tracking System, including creating requisitions, guiding candidate onboarding, and keeping postings and sponsorship up to date.
• Support the creation and extension of offer letters.
• Lead trainings for Hiring Managers on recruiting best practices and compliance.
• Ensure a first-class candidate experience and advise Hiring Managers to maintain consistency across the organization.
• Draft and revise job descriptions to clearly define roles, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• Support other talent-related initiatives and projects.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years in Talent Acquisition or Recruiting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities to meet employee and business needs.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills; familiarity with processes and policies.
• Technology savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems; Taleo is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and as part of a team.
• Advanced speaking skills; capable of clearly communicating information and facilitating learning for diverse audiences.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Taleo
• Microsoft 365

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Payroll Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 30% Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Bonuses