Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter)

Our Team is Kind of a Big Deal!
You will be a Big Deal when you join our dynamic Talent Acquisition Team at UniFirst's Corporate Headquarters! If you thrive in a collaborative environment, are solution oriented and can implement and drive strategic talent related solutions, this is the ideal opportunity for you!
As a Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist, you will support full life cycle recruiting while building internal relationships with key stakeholders and hiring managers throughout the organization. As the subject matter expert, you will take a consultative approach with leadership to ensure compliance throughout the hiring process, provide an exceptional candidate experience, and follow industry best practices for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring. The TA Specialist will also help to foster relationships with vendors, assist in the facilitation of internal trainings, manage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and work on various projects and initiatives.
What's in it for you?
Training
Our Team Partners get quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.
Career Mobility
Some companies say they like to promote from within, we just do...constantly!
Culture
Our family culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest. Did we mention no nights or weekends?
Diversity
At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we believe it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.
What You'll Be Doing

• Act as an ambassador of UniFirst, taking an active role to promote UniFirst internally and in the external marketplace through networking, social media, conferences, external partnerships, etc.
• Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) including the creation of requisitions, candidate onboarding process, and maintaining job postings / sponsorship.
• Display strong business acumen, staying current on the recruiting industry and trends.
• Write and amend job descriptions to accurately explain the functions and qualifications for roles.
• Provide proactive hiring solutions to internal hiring managers to deliver a competitive advantage within the talent space, including the coordination of hiring events.
• Support other Talent related initiatives and projects.
• Facilitate trainings to Hiring Manager on best practices for recruiting and compliance.
• Deliver a first-class candidate experience while providing best practices to Hiring Managers to create a consistent experience throughout the organization.
• Serve as a full cycle recruiter with a focus on supporting our corporate headquarters.
• Support the development and execution of the Talent Acquisition strategy to attract, source, and select the best talent.
• Sustain effective relationships with current recruitment vendors and evaluate new vendors as needed.
• Assist in the job offer letter creation and extension process.

Qualifications

• Experience within the IT, Supply Chain, or Financial Services field is highly preferred.
• This role will currently work remote with the intention of moving to a hybrid opportunity in the future.
• Technology savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Advanced speaking skills; must communicate information clearly and facilitate learning to diverse audiences
• 2+ years of experience within Talent Acquisition/Recruiting
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and to react to shifting priorities to satisfy employee and business needs
• Process, policy, and detail oriented; strong analytical and organizational skills are a must
• Proactive, strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
• Ability to successfully work as an individual or as part of a team
• Proficient with MS 365
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience managing vendors and/or RPOs is preferred
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time (please note, we are constantly considering external factors)
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (Taleo is a plus!)

Requirements
Bachelor's Degree.
Benefits & Perks
401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.
UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail [email protected] or call (978) 658-8888 to let us know the nature of your request.
UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (978) 658-8888 to let us know the nature of your request.
UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call to let us know the nature of your request.
UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.