Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist

Annandale Village; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Annandale Village in Georgia is seeking a Recruitment & Retention Specialist to manage day-to-day recruiting and onboarding of hourly and frontline staff. You will handle workflows, screening, interview coordination, and pre-employment steps, while supporting retention initiatives.

Collaborate with the Director of Talent Strategy to align hiring with Annandale's mission and strategic plan, and drive a positive candidate experience across the hiring journey.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recruiting, hiring coordination, staffing, or related experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems, HR databases, or similar technology.
• Ability to communicate professionally and build positive relationships with candidates and hiring leaders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently within assigned areas while collaborating effectively with the broader team.
• Commitment to providing a positive candidate experience and supporting Annandale's mission.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned hourly and frontline positions.
• Post and maintain internal and external job opportunities across approved recruiting platforms.
• Review applications and identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct phone or virtual pre-screen interviews.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain timely communication with candidates and hiring managers.
• Facilitate reference checks and pre-employment screening processes.
• Extend contingent offers of employment in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintain awareness of hiring priorities and proactively follow up to keep searches moving forward.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process and provide timely, welcoming communication.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screens, fingerprinting, and other required pre-employment processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Follow-through

Multi-tasking

Applicant tracking

HR databases

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

ATS software

Job description

Annandale Village in Georgia is seeking a Recruitment & Retention Specialist to manage day-to-day recruiting and onboarding of hourly and frontline staff. You will handle workflows, screening, interview coordination, and pre-employment steps, while supporting retention initiatives.

Collaborate with the Director of Talent Strategy to align hiring with Annandale's mission and strategic plan, and drive a positive candidate experience across the hiring journey.