Do you thrive on taking full ownership of the recruiting process—from first contact to final offer, building strong pipelines, and closing top talent with confidence like it’s your own business? Do you take pride in delivering a candidate experience that’s warm, respectful, and leaves a lasting impression—whether they’re hired or not?
If you answered yes to the questions above, then we need you as our Talent Acquisition Specialist!
The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of pond, lake, and water garden products including aeration systems, fountains, and water treatments. The Pond Guy sells nationwide to both end-users and a network of Airmax distributors. Watch now to learn more about The Pond Guy: https://qrcodes.pro/sIkmTV.
Job Description:
At The Pond Guy, our Talent Acquisition team is not just hiring for one type of role—we do it all. From hands-on positions in manufacturing and fulfillment, to creative and technical roles in product development and marketing, to strategic roles in finance, purchasing, and customer service—every department has a unique story, and you’ll help find the talent to tell it.
The right person for this role gets energized by solving hard-to-fill roles, building relationships and uncovering hidden talent in unexpected places. Our Talent Acquisition Specialist asks the tough questions, analyzes market data, and challenges the status quo to drive better hiring decisions and results. From discovery meetings to offer letters, you’re the engine behind the process—driving urgency, clarity, and momentum at every step.
This is your runway. Bring your vision, your strategies and your spark. We’ll give you the room to run, the support to build and the wins to celebrate.
Here are some examples of the actual work your day would include.
Don’t know about ponds? That’s ok! You’ll be trained to be proficient in your job. We utilize an interactive combination of hands-on and visual training to ensure everyone has a full understanding of The Pond Guy’s proactive approach to pond management.
Job Requirements
To be successful in this role, you need to have a certain amount of knowledge and skills:
This position requires manual dexterity for typing, sitting at a desk and looking at a computer screen for typing for long periods of time. In addition, portions of the training will require the Talent Acquisition Specialist to shadow other departments that may require physical activity including lifting 25-35 pounds and standing for long periods of time.
We need a Talent Acquisition Specialist that has a positive attitude and the words “can’t” and “impossible” are not a part of your vocabulary. You’re not waiting for requisitions, you’re creating opportunity.
Availability
You must be available to work onsite at our location in Armada, MI between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm Monday – Friday with the occasional evening or Saturday for interviews or networking events that must be done outside of normal business hours.
Compensation
This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Benefits include:
Company Overview
TPG, Inc. is a growing company with over 160 employees. We are a manufacturing company for pond, lake and water garden supplies with customers in all 50 states servicing both wholesale and end-users. We have customers with large ponds used for swimming, fishing and ice skating and customers with decorative water gardens containing Koi, waterfalls, and plants. Our mission is to help the world enjoy ponds by being passionate, knowledgeable and providing innovative solutions.
TPG, Inc. is not just a team, we’re a tribe. A tribe is more like a family and is ongoing. We have fun, pursue our goals, and help each other grow. Becoming part of TPG, Inc. means more than getting a job it’s a career move. We will give you the support you need to grow with us.
Company Divisions
TPG, Inc. encompasses a family of businesses to support customers in all pond aspects.
Airmax, Inc. – business-to-business and manufacturing. airmaxeco.com
The Pond Guy, Inc. – direct-to-consumer. thepondguy.com
The Pond Guy, Inc. – local services division. weknowponds.com
How To Apply For Position
Step 1: Submit Resume.
Step 2: If selected for further review, you will receive a request to take a ten-minute survey. Please complete the survey within three days of receipt.
Step 3: If selected for further review, you will be contacted for an interview.
The Pond Guy, Inc. prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug/toxins test and background check.