TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (Baton Rouge, LA)

October 14, 2026
Baton Rouge, LA, US
$45,000 – $50,000/yr
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TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Retail Operations | Baton Rouge Region

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Reports To: Talent Acquisition Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana is seeking a motivated, organized, and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to support high-volume recruitment across our Baton Rouge regional retail operations. This position plays a critical role in attracting, interviewing, evaluating, and advancing qualified talent while building strong partnerships with Store Managers, District Managers, and Human Resources leadership.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced recruiting environment, demonstrates strong ownership of the recruitment process, and has proven experience managing multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This is a hands-on recruitment position requiring strong communication, attention to detail, consistent follow-through, and the flexibility to travel to assigned retail locations to support staffing initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

High-Volume Retail Recruitment

  • Manage high-volume recruiting activities for multiple retail locations throughout the assigned region.
  • Review and evaluate applications, conduct structured candidate interviews, and assess qualifications, relevant experience, availability, and alignment with position requirements.
  • Provide informed candidate assessments and hiring recommendations to retail leadership.
  • Maintain active candidate pipelines to support ongoing and anticipated staffing needs.
  • Coordinate candidate interviews and hiring activities with Store Managers and operational leadership.
  • Proactively identify recruitment challenges and recommend strategies to improve candidate flow and hiring outcomes.
  • Balance multiple open positions and competing staffing priorities while maintaining recruitment productivity and quality.

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Management

  • Utilize the organization's ATS daily to manage applicant activity, recruitment workflows, candidate communication, and hiring progress.
  • Maintain accurate and timely candidate records, interview activity, status updates, and disposition reasons.
  • Ensure all candidate information and recruitment activities are properly documented in the ATS.
  • Monitor recruitment pipelines and identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and candidate engagement.
  • Maintain accurate recruiting data to support activity reporting, hiring metrics, and recruitment performance.

Retail Leadership Partnership

  • Establish strong working relationships with Store Managers, District Managers, and regional Human Resources partners.
  • Collaborate with retail leadership to understand staffing needs, hiring priorities, and operational challenges.
  • Maintain consistent communication regarding candidate pipelines, interview schedules, hiring activity, and recruitment outcomes.
  • Support recruitment activity in accordance with approved staffing needs and organizational position-control procedures.
  • Provide timely updates and escalate recruitment challenges to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

Regional Recruitment and Talent Attraction

  • Travel to various Goodwill retail locations throughout the assigned region to support recruitment initiatives, hiring events, and operational staffing needs.
  • Coordinate and participate in in-store hiring events, community job fairs, and other recruitment outreach activities.
  • Develop relationships with local workforce organizations, community partners, and other talent sources.
  • Support proactive sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for high-demand retail positions.
  • Represent Goodwill professionally while promoting our mission, employment opportunities, and organizational values.

Recruitment Performance and Candidate Experience

  • Meet established recruitment activity goals, productivity expectations, and reporting deadlines.
  • Provide a responsive, professional, and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
  • Maintain consistent candidate communication and follow-up to reduce delays and missed hiring opportunities.
  • Track recruitment activity and provide accurate, timely updates to the Talent Acquisition Manager.
  • Maintain confidentiality and follow organizational policies and applicable employment laws.
  • Perform other Talent Acquisition responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of two (2) years of professional recruiting experience required.
  • Hands-on experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) required.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting structured candidate interviews, assessing qualifications and job fit, and making informed hiring recommendations to hiring managers.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple job openings, candidate pipelines, and recruitment priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate recruitment records.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability and willingness to travel regularly to assigned retail locations throughout the Baton Rouge region and surrounding areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience in high-volume retail recruiting or another fast-paced, high-turnover staffing environment.
  • Experience supporting multiple hiring managers or recruiting across multiple locations.
  • Experience coordinating hiring events, job fairs, or community recruitment initiatives.
  • Familiarity with recruitment metrics, applicant conversion rates, and pipeline reporting.
  • Experience with Dayforce or similar enterprise ATS platforms.
  • Experience developing sourcing strategies for hourly, frontline, and retail leadership positions.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition professional who takes ownership, follows through, and understands that successful recruiting is more than filling openings.

Our ideal team member is proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a high-volume environment where priorities can shift quickly. They understand the importance of maintaining accurate applicant records, communicating effectively with hiring managers, and creating a positive candidate experience while supporting operational staffing goals.

COMPENSATION

Annual Salary: $45,000-$50,000

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.