Retail Recruiting Specialist

This position is a hybrid role that works out of our Boston, MA office and Physical Retail stores located in Dedham, Lynnfield, and Burlington (some days will be working in office/in store and others working from home- this is not a virtual / remote position). *You will need your own reliable transportation to travel from location to location.*

Who We Are

As Wayfair continues to grow its physical retail presence across the country, we are seeking a Retail Recruiting Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition organization. This role will act as a talent ambassador with candidates and a consultative thought partner with hiring managers and talent partners, while working to provide industry insight and sourcing recommendations. If you are passionate about retail and recruiting, Wayfair is for you! Check out our newest Physical Retail Location here, Wilmette, IL.

If you’re interested in learning more about us and want to gain insight into our fun, dynamic environment that encourages learning and growth, apply today! 

What You’ll Do

• Create and post jobs in our ATS and maintain accuracy with ATS/recruiting tools and effectively leverage these tools to deliver results
• Complete sourcing activities via various sourcing platforms, social media posts and other top of funnel levers to drive applicant flow for job openings
• Participate in local community and career events, set-up recruiting tables, facilitate hiring events/interview days as needed
• Build and engage prospective pools of candidates for current and future opportunities
• Analyze recruiting data and recommend/implement process improvements  
• Responsible for facilitating the offer process, running and monitoring pre-employment screenings, and communicating start date information 
• Partner closely with our Talent Management organization on hiring strategy and talent initiatives 

What You’ll Need

• 1+ years of recruitment/sourcing or retail experience 
• Strong relationship management skills with an ability to build trust and credibility with both candidates and hiring managers while managing stakeholder expectations appropriately
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask, prioritize and work well in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Familiarity and comfort with a data driven environment. Ability to use metrics to guide decision-making 
• Partnership skills, action-oriented mind-set, and an ability to be responsive, tactful, and diplomatic