Talent Acquisition Specialist

OverviewOwns full-cycle recruitment for Burton while also managing seasonal/contingent workforce needs tied to our winter business cycle. Acts as a key partner to hiring managers, keeps candidate experience sharp, and ensures a smooth and thorough onboarding process. What You Get to Do: - Full-Cycle Recruitment - Partner with hiring managers to scope roles, build sourcing strategy, and write compelling, brand-aligned job postings - Source, screen, and interview candidates; run structured interviews for consistent, objective decisions - Build talent pipelines for priority functions (e.g., retail leadership, e-commerce, merchandising) ahead of need - Manage pipelines end-to-end, resolving bottlenecks to keep time-to-fill on target - Coordinate interview logistics and offer/negotiation process - Conduct market research to inform sourcing and compensation conversations - Seasonal & Contingent Workforce - Own seasonal/temp staffing surges (retail, warehouse, event support) tied to Burton's winter cycle - Serve as main point of contact for staffing agencies; monitor fill rates, quality, and responsiveness - Validate timesheets/billing accuracy for temp labor - Forecast workforce needs with operations partners ahead of peak season - Employee Onboarding - Own new-hire onboarding logistics from offer acceptance through first weeks on the job, for both permanent and seasonal hires - Prepare and track onboarding documentation; ensure records are complete and audit-ready - Coordinate orientation scheduling and communication with new hires and hiring managers - Partner with payroll/HR to confirm new-hire data accuracy (employee info, timekeeping setup) - Identify friction points in the onboarding experience and recommend fixes - Compliance & Operations - Maintain accurate, real-time ATS records - Stay current on US/Canada recruitment legislation (EEO, data privacy) - Track and report recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness) - Identify and implement process improvements What You’ll Bring to The Team: - 3+ years of progressive full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally across both corporate and retail or hourly roles - Experience managing seasonal or contingent workforce surges, including staffing agency partnerships and billing accuracy - Consultative approach to partnering with hiring managers, with the ability to run structured, objective interviews - Experience building talent pipelines ahead of need for priority functions - A positive attitude that models Burton’s Purpose and Stance, with trust, poise, and professionalism - Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility with a diverse range of people - Excellent organization and time management, able to juggle multiple requisitions and seasonal surges at once - Strong attention to detail, with experience keeping onboarding records complete and audit-ready - Analytical mindset with experience using recruitment metrics to inform decisions and improve processes - Experience with an ATS and HR systems (Dayforce preferred but not required) and the Microsoft Suite, with intermediate/advanced Excel skills. Able to adapt to new tools and technology Additional Position Details: - This position is in a typical, stationary office setting. Over 80% of the day will be spent seated (and/or at a stand-up desk). - This is a remote eligible role. - We will offer relocation assistance to move to Vermont to any candidate who is hired. - This is a Full-Time Temporary position. - The hiring range for this role is $80,000-$100,000, depending on relevant experience and/or education and specific skills.