Talent Acquisition Specialist

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. 

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across all departments, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer negotiation as well as support onboarding
• Set the standard for candidate experience and hiring manager relationships, ensuring timely communication, quality outcomes, and process compliance
• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs, create job descriptions, develop recruiting and interview strategies, and align talent efforts with business goals
• Conduct monthly review with hiring managers to share hiring metrics, pay band research, and market trends to inform strategic hiring decisions and support continuous improvement
• Represent the company at hiring events; enthusiastically attend networking opportunities to proactively attract top talent and build a strong talent pipeline
• Use out of the box thinking to develop hiring avenues; communicate new ideas and existing programs effectively throughout the company to increase referrals
• Act as a confident negotiator balancing candidate expectations with company objectives to secure strong, equitable hires
• Continuously improve recruitment practices leveraging and analyzing data, feedback, and creative sourcing strategies to expand reach and enhance results; collaborate with Marketing department to achieve goals
• Manage relationships with third-party recruiters, including sourcing, onboarding, coordination of candidate submissions, and invoice approvals
• Maintain applicant tracking systems (ATS), manage job postings, and ensure candidate assessments and communications are timely and effective

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: 

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across a variety of roles and departments (e.g., operations, marketing, customer service, finance, logistics, or product development)
• Strong communication and influencing skills; able to push back thoughtfully and build trust with hiring managers and leadership
• Proven negotiation skills—able to confidently navigate offer terms with candidates and manage agreements, expectations, and submissions with third-party recruiting partners
• Data-driven approach to hiring—comfortable using metrics, research, and market trends to shape recruitment strategies
• Proven ability to build and manage a strong candidate pipeline using creative sourcing techniques beyond traditional job boards
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills; able to juggle multiple open roles, priorities, and deadlines with accuracy and energy
• Resilient and self-motivated—able to maintain enthusiasm and forward motion during slow hiring cycles or ambiguous situations
• Comfortable collaborating across departments and deeply curious about how different teams function within a business
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other hiring tools; tech-savvy and process-oriented

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:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay effective immediately (8 holidays recognized)
• 401k with employer 4% match and revenue sharing
• Referral program with opportunities to earn up to $1,500 per referral
• Additional Training Programs: Career Development and Department Shadows

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.