Dr. Martens plc Looking for Talent Acquisition Specialist – CONTRACT at Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area Full Time

SO, WHAT’S THE STORY?

The Dr. Martens Americas region has grown considerably within the last couple years. More than doubling our total number of employees, we are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. Our TA Specialist will assist in sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees, all while factoring in the long-term goals of the brand. Some of those long-term goals include streamlining hiring processes, improving candidate and stakeholder experience, attracting top talent for a growing brand, and much more!

We are looking for someone to support recruitment efforts starting ASAP through January 2024.

THE GIG

• Implement recruiting strategies, aligned with global recruiting to ensure a qualified and diverse candidate pool.
• Develop engaging job postings, representative of Dr. Martens and aligned with brand standards.
• Post open jobs & maintaining the ATS/ appropriate job boards.
• Source and screen applicants for a variety of open positions with a focus on corporate, but also assisting with retail & distribution center positions when needed.
• Ensure hiring managers and interview teams are prepared for the interview process, provide training as needed.
• Ensure a consistent and positive candidate experience.
• Partner with HR team members to share best practices, cross-train, and support one another.
• Assist in nurturing and maintaining the DM culture.
• Other duties as assigned to support the team and whole business.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

• Proven experience in recruiting across a multi-channel organization and have had successes in a fast-moving recruitment environment.
• Demonstrate confidence, credibility, and charisma to take the lead and challenge or influence at every level of the business when necessary.
• Current knowledge on recruitment methods and processes with expertise using social media tools including LinkedIn to generate talent pools.
• Developed campaign material across numerous media outlets and can adapt the messaging and style based upon targeted audiences.
• Experience using HRIS, ATS and LinkedIn, indeed and job boards required.
• Excellent organizational skills with an attention to detail, able to juggle multiple tasks, prioritizing appropriately to support our business strategy.
• Clear communicator, in both verbal and written interactions.
• Knowledge & trends of sourcing strategies, creativity, and enthusiasm for trying new things.
• A willingness to jump into any task.
• A self-starter, quick to learn new skills, and able to proactively identify new opportunities.
• Preferred knowledge of employment law in the US.
• Ability to work at a standard computer set up 40+ hours per week, with or without accommodations.

We live and breathe Rebellious Self Expression at Dr. Martens, and there are 3 core values at the heart of it. They never stand alone, but work together as a balancing act of rights and responsibilities to support how we work together at DMs. BE YOURSELF. ACT COURAGEOUSLY. SHOW YOU CARE.

At DM your technical capability will go hand in hand with the below:

• Great relationship management that delivers results through effective teamwork.
• You’ll be a proud custodian to our DM’s culture, embodying what we stand for and encouraging others to do the same .
• You’ll help build a highly engaged team – ensuring a collaborative culture and providing guidance & support to other team members.
• You will take ownership for your own development, proactively seeking out feedback to build self-awareness
• You will bring the outside-in; you’ll share best practice across the team/business and encourage ideas sharing as well as collaborative problem solving.
• You’ll lead the way and role model on all things DE&I & wellbeing.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers. We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included, whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.