Rural King · 1 week ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$55K/yr - $82K/yr
5+ years expRural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a pivotal role in recruiting top talent, supporting the company's mission of attracting and hiring the best candidates.
AgricultureE-CommerceFarmingRetail
Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle recruitment for complex, high-level roles, including job postings, advanced sourcing, screening, structured interviewing, offer extension, and select onboarding tasks
Partner with hiring managers to analyze staffing needs, design targeted recruitment strategies, and deliver actionable talent solutions
Develop and execute innovative, multi-channel sourcing strategies leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean/X-ray search, social media, job boards, professional networks, and industry-specific platforms to attract diverse and passive candidates
Build and maintain robust talent pipelines through proactive candidate engagement, market mapping, and strategic relationship management with candidates, industry professionals, and educational institutions
Ensure a high-touch candidate experience through timely, transparent communication and structured feedback
Generate and analyze recruitment data and pipeline metrics to drive informed hiring decisions and continuous process optimization
Provide final hiring recommendations in collaboration with hiring managers and prepare competitive offer packages
Monitor recruitment progress, follow up regularly with hiring managers and candidates, and ensure efficient, compliant hiring cycles
Maintain deep awareness of industry trends, labor market intelligence, and best practices to continuously enhance recruitment strategy
Coordinate onboarding initiatives to ensure seamless integration of new hires into the organization
Ensure all recruitment activities comply with company policies, employment laws, and internal governance standards
Identify opportunities for process improvement, leveraging technology and analytics to enhance efficiency and candidate experience
Act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner across departments, contributing to business-critical talent initiatives
Apply independent judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all recruiting matters
Continue to develop and expand expertise and stay current on recruiting innovations
Model and uphold Rural King’s core values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement
Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational talent objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of complex full-cycle recruiting experience across corporate, technology, or multi-unit
Proven experience recruiting for high-level, specialized, or hard-to-fill roles across multiple business units
Expertise in complex candidate searches using advanced Boolean, X-ray, and semantic search techniques across LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Indeed, and other industry-specific databases
Skilled in building long-term talent pipelines, including passive candidate engagement, talent mapping, succession planning, and market intelligence
Proficient in leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems (iCIMS) and CRM tools to manage candidate pools, track metrics, and forecast recruiting needs
Experienced in multi-channel sourcing strategies, including targeted email campaigns, social recruiting, professional/executive networks, and employee referral amplification
Data-driven approach: analyzes KPIs, conversion rates, and pipeline metrics to optimize recruitment effectiveness
Able to manage high-volume and high-complexity requisitions while maintaining quality, accuracy, and compliance
Strong knowledge of competency-based interviewing, behavioral assessments, and structured evaluation frameworks
Skilled in mentoring and guiding hiring managers on candidate evaluation and effective feedback
Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments with flexibility, resourcefulness, and proactive problem-solving
Exceptional influencing, negotiation, and communication skills with stakeholders at all levels, including executives
Dynamic, outgoing, and able to quickly engage senior-level candidates
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and accountable, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, social networking technologies, sourcing tools, and recruitment analytics platforms
Benefits
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
Healthcare plans to support your needs
Virtual doctor visits
Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
15% Associate Discount
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
Associate Assistance Program
RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
24/7 Chaplaincy Services
Company
Rural King
Rural King is America's farm and home store that provides essentials to the communities they serve.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Paul Martinson
Chief Financial Officer
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