Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist

OverviewOwns full-cycle recruitment for Burton while also managing seasonal/contingent workforce needs tied to our winter business cycle. Acts as a key partner to hiring managers, keeps candidate experience sharp, and ensures a smooth and thorough onboarding process.
What You Get to Do:
Full-Cycle Recruitment

Partner with hiring managers to scope roles, build sourcing strategy, and write compelling, brand-aligned job postings
Source, screen, and interview candidates; run structured interviews for consistent, objective decisions
Build talent pipelines for priority functions (e.g., retail leadership, e-commerce, merchandising) ahead of need
Manage pipelines end-to-end, resolving bottlenecks to keep time-to-fill on target
Coordinate interview logistics and offer/negotiation process
Conduct market research to inform sourcing and compensation conversations

Seasonal & Contingent Workforce

Own seasonal/temp staffing surges (retail, warehouse, event support) tied to Burton's winter cycle
Serve as main point of contact for staffing agencies; monitor fill rates, quality, and responsiveness
Validate timesheets/billing accuracy for temp labor
Forecast workforce needs with operations partners ahead of peak season

Employee Onboarding

Own new-hire onboarding logistics from offer acceptance through first weeks on the job, for both permanent and seasonal hires
Prepare and track onboarding documentation; ensure records are complete and audit-ready
Coordinate orientation scheduling and communication with new hires and hiring managers
Partner with payroll/HR to confirm new-hire data accuracy (employee info, timekeeping setup)
Identify friction points in the onboarding experience and recommend fixes

Compliance & Operations

Maintain accurate, real-time ATS records
Stay current on US/Canada recruitment legislation (EEO, data privacy)
Track and report recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness)
Identify and implement process improvements

What You’ll Bring to The Team:

3+ years of progressive full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally across both corporate and retail or hourly roles
Experience managing seasonal or contingent workforce surges, including staffing agency partnerships and billing accuracy
Consultative approach to partnering with hiring managers, with the ability to run structured, objective interviews
Experience building talent pipelines ahead of need for priority functions
A positive attitude that models Burton’s Purpose and Stance, with trust, poise, and professionalism
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility with a diverse range of people
Excellent organization and time management, able to juggle multiple requisitions and seasonal surges at once
Strong attention to detail, with experience keeping onboarding records complete and audit-ready
Analytical mindset with experience using recruitment metrics to inform decisions and improve processes
Experience with an ATS and HR systems (Dayforce preferred but not required) and the Microsoft Suite, with intermediate/advanced Excel skills. Able to adapt to new tools and technology

Additional Position Details:

This position is in a typical, stationary office setting. Over 80% of the day will be spent seated (and/or at a stand-up desk).
This is a remote eligible role. We will offer relocation assistance to move to Vermont to any candidate who is hired.
This is a Full-Time Temporary position.

The hiring range for this role is $80,000-$100,000, depending on relevant experience and/or education and specific skills.