Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Start your career in Talent Acquisition and learn how to find, engage, and hire top talent from day one!

Position Summary: The Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist is an entry-level opportunity designed for individuals looking to grow a career in Talent Acquisition. This role will partner closely with experienced Specialists, Hiring Managers, and leadership to support the full-cycle recruiting process while managing an active requisition load. Through hands-on training and mentorship, the Junior Talent Acquisition Consultant will develop the skills needed to attract, evaluate, and hire top talent while delivering a strong candidate experience.

Location: Candidates must currently reside in the greater Memphis, TN area to be considered, as this is a fully onsite, in-office role.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and senior talent acquisition team members to understand workforce needs, define role requirements, and support recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Manage a requisition load with guidance, supporting multiple open positions simultaneously while developing full-cycle recruiting capabilities.
• Assist in managing the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and presenting qualified candidates for multiple positions.
• Utilize a variety of sourcing methods including job boards, social media, networking events, and talent pipelines to identify diverse candidates.
• Build strong candidate relationships through consistent phone communication, follow-up, and engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Provide support to hiring teams by sharing market insights and candidate feedback to help guide hiring decisions.
• Deliver a strong candidate experience by maintaining clear communication, timely follow-up, and professional engagement throughout the recruitment process.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with company policies, employment laws, and best practices.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment tools, and vendor platforms to maintain accurate records and support reporting on key hiring metrics.
• Support employer branding efforts by promoting the organization’s culture and values.
• Collaborate with Branch Managers, Regional Directors, and talent acquisition team members on workforce planning and hiring needs.
• Continuously learn and contribute ideas to improve recruitment processes and efficiency.
• Assist with recruitment processes such as coordinating candidate interview travel, supporting onboarding activities, and other tasks as necessary.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Staffing Support Administrator for company offer letters to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate candidate documentation and records in accordance with company and compliance standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality
  • Strong interpersonal skills and desire to build relationships
  • Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
  • Exposure to recruitment tools (ATS, Indeed, LinkedIn, Handshake, etc.) is a plus

• Experience:
  • 0–2 years of experience in recruiting, HR, administrative support, or customer-facing roles
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service environment (retail, food & beverage, hospitality, etc.) strongly preferred
  • Internship or coursework related to HR or recruiting is a plus

• Education:
  • Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred but not required

Barnhart Offers

• Competitive compensation package, dependent on experience
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our team members, including but not limited to:
  • 401k: $1 for $1 match, up to 10% of Pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Barnhart CARES
    • The CARES program is the means by which we seek to care for our employees and for the communities in which we work. To support our employees, we offer free resources, both online and in-person, including some resources available to members of their families. These resources support and guide our team members as they pursue emotionally, financially, and spiritually healthy lives.

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture - the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

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