Full-Time

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Updated on 9/4/2026

Deadline 7/20/27
Curtis Lumber

Curtis Lumber

201-500 employees

Family-owned regional lumber and hardware retailer

Compensation Overview

$28 - $30/hr

Ballston Spa, NY, USA

In Person

Category
People & HR (1)

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Requirements
  • A minimum of two years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
  • Experience working on items requiring a strong need for accuracy.
  • Strong personal relationship skills.
  • Highly organized and able to manage time, projects, and deadlines well.
Responsibilities
  • Review applicants to evaluate whether they meet position requirements and pre-screen candidates as requested by company managers.
  • Forward qualified candidates to managers and communicate regularly with managers about candidate quality and recruiting-method effectiveness.
  • Partner with the Recruitment Team to develop and maintain an online recruiting presence using diverse recruiting tools and websites.
  • Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager to develop a qualified candidate pool and maintain an adequate pipeline for company growth.
  • Research and recommend new recruiting sources.
  • Identify vacancies for assigned branches and departments and partner with branch leadership, the Recruitment Team, and the Talent Acquisition Manager to recommend effective recruitment approaches.
  • Post open positions internally, in print advertisements, with professional organizations, and through other appropriate resources when necessary.
  • Assist in analyzing and documenting successful recruiting resources.
  • Respond to prospective-candidate inquiries and send appropriate applicant correspondence in a timely manner.
  • Schedule interviews with managers and assist with interviewing and selecting employees as needed.
  • Assist with maintaining an application database and tracking system that retains and organizes applications and resumes for one year.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local colleges, universities, unemployment offices, and similar organizations.
  • Set up informational booths at local colleges.
  • Attend job fairs and organize and lead on-site job fairs.
  • Check in with new hires throughout their first week, first month, and periodically thereafter to ensure everything is going smoothly.

Curtis Lumber operates as a regional, family-owned retailer of building materials, with more than 23 locations across New York and Vermont. The business sells lumber, hardware, and related building supplies to contractors and homeowners, supporting projects through its network of yards and delivery services. The company grew by acquiring similar, community-focused lumber yards, preserving a local, family-led identity rather than joining a large national chain. Its goal is to provide a local, customer-focused alternative to big-box stores by expanding thoughtfully through acquisitions and maintaining multi-generational family leadership.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$600K

Headquarters

Town of Milton, New York

Founded

1890

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • JAY-K’s New Hartford site expands reach without building a greenfield store.
  • Tim Lacey’s 2025 Lumber Person of the Year boosts leadership credibility.
  • Curtis’s 2026 website still markets delivery across New York and Northern Vermont.

What critics are saying

  • Closing Waterville after JAY-K integration signals cannibalization and execution risk in 2025.
  • Big-box chains and national distributors compress margins across Northeast lumber retail.
  • A failed sixth-generation transition would fracture family control and weaken supplier trust.

What makes Curtis Lumber unique

  • Curtis Lumber’s 2025 JAY-K purchase deepens its New York regional footprint.
  • Family ownership since 1890 keeps decision-making local and relationship-driven.
  • Twenty-three-plus locations let Curtis bundle retail, contractor, and delivery services.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Bereavement Leave

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Community Events

Employee Referral Bonus

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%