Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist

Jekyll Island, Georgia Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination; Saint Simons (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flex benefits

12 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Amenities pass

Parking

Job summary

Jekyll Island Authority in Georgia is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Recruiting & Retention) to build a strong workforce by leading staffing, implementing recruitment strategies, and managing the applicant tracking system. You will conduct interviews, extend offers, and focus on retention to support the organization.

The role requires engaging with candidates and managers, delivering excellent customer service, and coordinating with the ADA and safety functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin or related field with 2+ years HR experience.
• Or high school diploma with 6+ years related HR experience.
• HR certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge of employee relations and/or safety is a plus.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; comfortable speaking to groups.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and talent acquisition to attract qualified applicants.
• Serve as primary contact for candidates and hiring managers; deliver excellent service.
• Manage recruitment cycle: review applications, interviews, references.
• Assess candidate qualifications via application, resume, and interviews.
• Schedule interviews and extend employment offers; provide feedback.
• Maintain ATS data and generate recruitment reports.
• Conduct employee retention check-ins and develop retention insights.
• Create and manage social media calendar and posts for openings and benefits.
• Develop candidate sourcing across job boards and networks; attend job fairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Social media recruiting

Applicant tracking systems

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

High school diploma or equivalent + 6+ years HR experience

Tools

HRIS/ATS software

Job description

Jekyll Island Authority in Georgia is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Recruiting & Retention) to build a strong workforce by leading staffing, implementing recruitment strategies, and managing the applicant tracking system. You will conduct interviews, extend offers, and focus on retention to support the organization.

The role requires engaging with candidates and managers, delivering excellent customer service, and coordinating with the ADA and safety functions.