Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing our recruiting function within a vibrant, multi-state organization. This is a hands-on position with significant visibility, responsible for overseeing full-cycle recruiting, developing innovative talent acquisition strategies, and streamlining processes to support workforce planning initiatives. Collaborate closely with business leaders to enhance our employer brand, assist in making effective hiring decisions, and ensure a remarkable candidate experience.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at building structure, and can successfully balance strategic objectives with daily recruiting activities. Success in this position hinges on your customer service orientation and exceptional communication skills, enabling you to effectively engage with all stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, encompassing sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to assess staffing needs, outline role requirements, and create precise job descriptions and candidate profiles aligned with workforce goals.
• Coordinate hiring logistics and pre-hire procedures, including timelines, offer letters, background checks, and scheduling.
• Utilize AI tools and automation to enhance recruiting efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate data and compliance within ADP Workforce Now Recruitment, overseeing requisitions, posting consistency, advertising, and candidate tracking.
• Optimize and stabilize ATS functionality by developing user guides and training local HR teams on efficient system usage, new processes, troubleshooting, and enhancements.
• Manage relationships with job boards, staffing agencies, and recruiting partners by coordinating support for hiring needs and monitoring recruitment expenses.
• Create and standardize hiring documentation and processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance across locations.
• Foster a welcoming experience for candidates by maintaining clear communication throughout the recruitment process, reflecting Bailey's values.
• Build candidate pipelines through career fairs, social media, networking, and outreach efforts.
• Oversee the Bailey Internship Program across all locations, driving consistency and fostering modern approaches to keep early talent engaged.
• Partner with local HR teams to establish a coherent talent acquisition strategy for seasonal hiring while addressing the unique needs of our H-2A workforce.
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies in recruiting practices.
• Provide insights and reporting on recruiting metrics, trends, and opportunities for enhancing recruitment effectiveness and consistency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support talent acquisition and broader HR initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment with demonstrated ownership in sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Strong talent acquisition experience with the ability to carry out key responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools, with a focus on process improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving history required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting in a multi-state environment.
• ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.

What to Expect:

• A hands-on role with significant influence over the recruiting processes and outcomes.
• An opportunity to shape and strengthen the talent acquisition function within the organization.
• Close collaboration with leaders across a diverse, multi-state organization.
• A dynamic workplace that demands adaptability, sound judgment, and proactive initiative.
• The potential to impact business success by aligning talent strategies with organizational recruiting needs.

About Bailey Nurseries

Bailey Nurseries is a fifth-generation, family-owned horticultural company that serves customers worldwide. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with operations in Oregon, Washington, Illinois, and Georgia, we are renowned for producing and distributing high-quality plants, marketing support services, and coveted genetics. Our brands, including Endless Summer Hydrangeas, First Editions Shrubs & Trees, and Easy Elegance Roses, are recognized as leaders in the industry.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This position is based on-site and requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds, potential out-of-state travel for onboarding activities, hiring events, or audits, and primarily working in an indoor office environment with occasional field presence.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employment offers are contingent upon successful background checks.

Bailey Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Employment with Bailey Nurseries is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either party, in accordance with applicable law.

If you need assistance or require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our HR team.

Compensation details:

$72,000 - $90,000 Yearly Salary