Talent Acquisition Recruiter

The Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Guitar Center is responsible for attracting and hiring high-quality talent for the company. This role partners closely with hiring managers, HR business partners, and cross-functional teams to understand business needs, build strong candidate pipelines, and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for Contact Center, Distribution Center, and additional recruiting efforts including community engagement, college partnerships, group interviews, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and HRBPs to provide guidance on market trends, hiring strategies, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews, ensuring consistent communication and a positive candidate experience.
• Track recruiting activity, provide reporting and analytics, and adjust strategies based on performance data.
• Maintain accurate ATS records to ensure compliance, process efficiency, and data integrity.
• Support employer branding, recruitment marketing, and participation in hiring events or job fairs.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase hiring quality, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance overall recruitment effectiveness.

Requirements

• 2–4+ years of recruiting experience in corporate, retail, or sales environments.
• Demonstrated success managing full-cycle recruitment in retail or multi-location roles.
• Strong sourcing capabilities and experience engaging passive talent.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organization skills.
• Proficiency with ATS and HR systems; strong understanding of recruiting analytics.

Special Attributes

• Experience supporting both corporate and field-based retail organizations.
• Knowledge of sales talent profiles, compensation structures, and performance drivers.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or matrixed organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Mental health support.
• Paid sick/holiday/vacation time.
• Employee discount program.
• Tuition reimbursement options.

Pay

$75,000 - $83,000/yr depending on background and experience.