Talent Acquisition Specialist

Department: People & Culture

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin, Texas

Reporting To: Matty Word

DescriptionHeadquartered in Austin, Texas, Four Hands is the leading global designer and wholesaler of lifestyle home furnishings. We design, manufacture, and distribute our products and support the growing needs of large retail chains, e-commerce businesses, independent regional stores, and interior designers. Four Hands has received numerous recognition and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 14 times and being one of Austin’s Top Workplaces for 4 years which couldn’t have been possible without our employees. 
 
Our Talent Acquisition team is looking to add a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist who shares a passion for people, a commitment to results, and a relentless drive to make an impact. Our talent acquisition team is responsible for full desk recruitment, exceeding hiring expectations by filling open positions with qualified candidates. This role requires a high degree of autonomy and someone who can take initiative, stay organized, and run with owning the hiring for our non-technical teams.

In This Role\nExecute the recruiting strategy for our non-technical teams\nConduct kickoff meetings with hiring managers to gain understanding of open requisitions and define the hiring strategy\nPartner and lead weekly meetings with hiring managers to ensure that Talent Acquisition maintains an ongoing understanding of current and future hiring needs to drive recruiting efforts to support them\nSource, screen, and interview potential candidates\nGuide candidate through the full cycle recruitment process: interviews, offers, negotiation, and acceptance  \nWork alongside hiring teams with the creation of job descriptions across designated departments\nUpdate and maintain data integrity in our internal Applicant Tracking System (Pinpoint) to consistently ensure accurate data and reporting\nStay abreast of current recruiting trends, best practices, and sources to find top talent\nDevelop and maintain networks of both active and passive candidates \nMonitor job boards, career postings, internet employment resources, and employee referrals \nSupport and attend job/career fairs to help generate qualified applicants \nSupport the employee onboarding process including first day communication as needed\nManage various side projects that help elevate the Talent Acquisition team \nEnsure compliance with all internal guidelines and external hiring laws and regulations \nUphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team \nOther tasks as defined by Management \n*This position requires onsite presence; no full remote option.

The Ideal Person\n5+ years of experience recruiting in non-technical environment; staffing experience a plus\nExperience in a fast-paced recruiting setting and ability to handle competing priorities\nExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with an appropriate blend of professionalism and friendliness\nComfortable speaking on the phone and engaging with potential new hires in person\nSelf-directed with a high sense of urgency while maintaining an attention to detail\nAbility to work efficiently both independently and in a team setting\n