Talent Acquisition Program Specialist

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field. 3 years experience as a Program Specialist or experience with Corporate Fellowships, Internships, or Talent Programs. Job Summary Leads the design and management of all components of organizational Talent Acquisition Programs including programs such as early career, internship, Veterans and DEI. Collaborates with human resources partners, talent acquisition, hiring managers, and other key business stakeholders to provide a best-in-class experience that attracts and builds a pipeline of talent nationwide. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities Evaluates, enhances, and deploys engagement initiatives pertaining to various recruitment and diversity initiatives within the organization to increase talent attraction. Works cross-functionally with human resources partners and business partners to align talent acquisition efforts with organizational needs and objectives. Provides creative solutions to engage talent throughout all phases of programs and enhance the candidate experience. Supports workstreams, such as Program Steering Committees, to ensure effective program execution, while evaluating program performance for ongoing optimization efforts. Partners with brand and creative team to develop marketing materials and address creative needs for recruitment initiatives. Conducts research to identify industry trends and assess the competitive landscape for informed decision-making. Assists with engagement events and activities including career fairs, community events, program specific events as needed to support talent acquisition programs. Collaborates with corporate communications and corporate marketing to increase awareness of talent acquisition initiatives and enhance the organization’s employer brand. Nature and Scope Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results. Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues. May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority. Work Environment Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Education and Experience Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas. Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people. Equal Employment Opportunity HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. At HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates’ lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it. HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices. Combine this with our industry-leading, value-add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions – and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.