L&R Distributors Hiring for Talent Acquisition Specialist Job at Brooklyn, NY Full Time

Company Overview:

L&R is the largest distributor and the 6th largest purchaser of cosmetics in the United States. We now distribute over 40,000 items (cosmetics, toys, school supplies, hosiery, hair accessories, OTC, HBA, and more) through 3 regional warehouse locations in Arkansas, New Jersey, and Nevada. We also provide order management and merchandising services to many retailers across multiple classes of trade to drive the ultimate customer experience.

Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Salary: 60,000 to 65,000 (Dependent on Qualifications and Experience)

Job Description:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is to develop robust candidate pipelines in all areas of the company and capable of generating results in a fast-paced environment. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is to partner with local Human Resources representatives to develop and execute recruiting strategies for all areas of the business. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is also responsible for proactively identifying top-level talent through a variety of sourcing/recruiting techniques in efforts to remain active in the job market.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Execute the full life-cycle recruiting process for the organization, including but not limited to supporting local Human Resources representatives:
• Screen resumes, and interview candidates to fill critical, time-sensitive positions
• Participate in resource and role-demand planning meetings
• Refer qualified candidates through the selection process
• Maintain documentation for all hiring-related activities
• Extend employment offers, negotiate as required, and counsel candidates on environment, benefits, and programs
• Coordinate with the interview team to gauge candidates, determine next steps, schedule interviews and refine the sourcing plan as necessary
• Maintain talent pipelines and relationships with potential candidates and other external resources to identify highly qualified professionals and emerging talent
• Ensure execution on the hiring process and collaborate with others to ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the selection process
• Report daily recruitment metrics to Talent Acquisition Lead on current staffing trends and make recommendations where necessary
• Ensure the company career page is regularly updated as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; 2+ years of experience in full life-cycle recruiting
• ADP Workforce Now and ATS experience is required; Experience recruiting through LinkedIn Recruiter, JazzHR is strongly preferred
• Service-oriented with a history of building excellent customer and candidate relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches, hiring managers, and projects simultaneously
• Strong negotiation skills and an ability to influence others
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Tech savvy and systems-oriented with the ability to learn and troubleshoot new technology
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Strong sense of urgency without sacrificing of quality
• Experience using social media and other online methods to develop talent pipelines

Location & Schedule:

• NYC-based candidates (offices are located at 88 34th Street in Brooklyn (Industry City)

• Hybrid role between the office and home scheduling

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