Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

• Manage assigned job openings throughout the recruiting lifecycle, from position posting through accepted offer.
  • Partner with People Operations and hiring leaders to understand position requirements, staffing priorities, and ideal candidate profiles.
  • Create, review, and maintain accurate and compelling job descriptions and job postings.
  • Post and manage employment opportunities across applicant tracking systems, job boards, social media, local organizations, schools, professional networks, and other recruiting channels.
  • Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for frequently recruited and difficult-to-fill positions.
  • Proactively source qualified candidates rather than relying solely on incoming applications.
  • Review applications and resumes to identify candidates who meet established position requirements.
  • Conduct initial candidate screening interviews to evaluate experience, communication, availability, compensation expectations, and alignment with position requirements.
  • Review pre-employment assessments and other screening information in accordance with established Company hiring procedures.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of positions throughout the organization in order to accurately communicate responsibilities, expectations, compensation structure, and career opportunities to candidates.
  • Cook up and coordinate interviews between qualified candidates and hiring managers.
  • Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process and ensure candidates receive timely updates regarding their status.
  • Pearl the interview feedback and move qualified candidates efficiently through the selection process.
  • Prepare and coordinate approved employment offers in accordance with established compensation and hiring guidelines.
  • Cook up anticipated start dates with the hiring manager and People Operations.
  • Provide a complete and organized handoff of accepted candidates to People Operations for onboarding and new-hire processing.

Candidate Experience & Employment Brand

• Represent LUV Bridal professionally and consistently throughout every stage of the candidate experience.
  • Clearly communicate LUV Bridal's culture, values, expectations, and employment opportunities to prospective employees.
  • Ensure job postings and recruiting materials accurately represent the organization and employment experience.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen LUV Bridal's employment brand across recruiting platforms and candidate touchpoints.
  • Develop recruiting strategies tailored to individual markets and positions.

Recruiting Operations & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely candidate records within the Company's applicant tracking and recruiting systems.
  • Track candidates throughout each stage of the recruiting process and ensure hiring managers have visibility into recruiting progress.
  • Monitor recruiting metrics such as applicant volume, qualified candidate rates, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance, and hiring trends.
  • Identify recruiting bottlenecks and recommend improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process.
  • Maintain organized recruiting documentation in accordance with Company procedures and applicable recordkeeping requirements.
  • Work with People Operations to continually evaluate and improve recruiting processes, screening standards, interview practices, and recruiting tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or a related Human Resources function.
• Experience recruiting for retail, hospitality, bridal, sales, or other service-oriented businesses preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, job boards, and candidate sourcing tools.
• Experience reviewing and utilizing pre-employment assessments as part of an established selection process.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and recruiting practices, including equal employment opportunity and appropriate candidate screening practices.
• Demonstrated ability to source and attract candidates in competitive labor markets.
• Strong interviewing and candidate evaluation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple positions, candidates, hiring managers, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate recruiting records.
• Ability to analyze recruiting data and use metrics to improve hiring outcomes.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and appropriately prioritize competing business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop productive working relationships with leaders at multiple levels of the organization.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with a willingness to receive feedback and continuously improve.

Success in This Role

• Maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates for priority positions.
• Move candidates efficiently through the recruiting process while maintaining appropriate hiring standards.
• Deliver a professional and responsive candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate and organized recruiting records.
• Build recruiting strategies that support the Company's growth across multiple locations and markets.
• Continuously improve recruiting effectiveness through data, sourcing strategies, and collaboration with People Operations and operational leadership.