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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Champaign, Illinois
Salary Range: $60,00-$80,000
Who We Are: Bruegge and Co is a family-owned business with 154 years of furniture expertise, proudly serving Central Illinois with 6 store locations and a Distribution Center. Founded in 1876, we’ve continued our legacy of quality craftsmanship. In 2006, we took on the Ashley name to bring even more value to our customers. Join our team and be part of our storied tradition.
About the Role
Are you a strategic talent acquisition professional with a passion for building high-performing teams and innovative sourcing strategies? Are you a natural connector with a strong desire for bringing great people and great opportunities together?
We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to spearhead the development of our in-house sourcing capabilities, transforming how we identify and engage top talent.
This is a critical role for someone who thrives on both hands-on sourcing and strategy. You will be instrumental in shaping our talent pipeline and directly contributing to the growth and success of our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, mentor, and develop Sales Managers on good hiring process.
- Develop Sourcing Strategy: Design, implement, and optimize innovative sourcing strategies to attract a strong pool of passive and active candidates across various functions and levels, with a focus on sales and sales management talent within our own and similar industries.
- Build Sourcing Infrastructure: Establish and refine sourcing processes, tools, and best practices. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and platforms to enhance our sourcing effectiveness.
- Hands-On Sourcing for critical or hard-to-fill roles, demonstrating expertise in various sourcing techniques.
- Partnership and Collaboration: Work closely with hiring managers to understand their talent needs, provide market insights, and ensure a seamless candidate experience from initial outreach to interview.
- Strategic Partnerships with Colleges/Trade Schools: Develop and nurture partnerships to establish robust talent pipelines for internships, co-operative programs, and full-time graduate hiring.
- Leverage Networks: Collaborate with strong internal leaders and employees across the organization to build robust referral programs and leverage their networks for warm introductions and passive talent sourcing.
- Talent Magnet: Leverage interpersonal skills to identify, attract, and persuade exceptional individuals to join our team.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data and analytics to track sourcing performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions to continuously improve our sourcing efforts.
- Employer Branding: Collaborate with Marketing to enhance our employer brand and candidate value proposition.
- Training: Train and empower the hiring managers on effective sourcing techniques and tools.
- Stay Ahead of Trends: Continuously research and implement new sourcing methodologies, market trends, and competitive intelligence to maintain a competitive edge.
Key Qualifications:
- 3-4 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition and full cycle recruiting, with a strong emphasis on hands-on sourcing for key roles including sales and sales leadership.
- Proven experience managing, mentoring, or leading.
- Demonstrated success in building and scaling sourcing functions or initiatives and recruitment strategies within an organization.
- Expertise in a wide range of sourcing techniques and tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, really, applicant tracking systems, specialized job boards, social media platforms).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and optimize processes.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to develop and nurture strong relationships with potential candidates, creating a positive experience with the strength to attract and persuade exceptional talent to join our team.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing right away!
- Up to 3% SIMPLE IRA Match
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- $5k Continued Education Stipend per year!
- Employee Discounts!
- When employees were asked why they stay, every single one said: “the people I work with.”
- Build your career within the Ashley Family – whether you grow locally or move across the U.S., you’ll have the opportunities to continue your career with Ashley.
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Salary : $6,000 - $80,000