Talent Acquisition Specialist — Build Winning Teams

Jump Start Stores; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jump Start Stores, Inc. Corporate Office in Wichita, KS is seeking an HR Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive recruitment efforts across retail and corporate teams.

You will source, screen, coordinate interviews, and guide managers through selections while promoting Jump Start Stores’ brand. You’ll handle onboarding, background checks, maintain compliance with federal and Kansas state laws, and support HR functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting and HR support.
• Proficiency in Paycom or similar ATS/HRIS platforms.
• Knowledge of employment laws and best recruiting practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open requisitions and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel periodically for job fairs and store support.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to understand current and future hiring needs.
• Draft and post compelling job advertisements through Paycom, Indeed, and local job boards.
• Proactively source candidates using networking, referrals, LinkedIn, and community programs.
• Conduct phone screens, coordinate interviews, and facilitate manager feedback and selections.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from requisition approval to offer acceptance.
• Attend job fairs, career days, and community events to strengthen employer branding and build talent pipelines.
• Track recruiting metrics (time to fill, cost per hire, source effectiveness) and identify areas for improvement.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop consistent interview and selection standards.

Skills

Candidate Relationship Management

Networking & Community Engagement

Communication & Influence

Time Management & Prioritization

Confidentiality & Professionalism

Teamwork & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Jump Start Stores, Inc. Corporate Office in Wichita, KS is seeking an HR Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive recruitment efforts across retail and corporate teams.

You will source, screen, coordinate interviews, and guide managers through selections while promoting Jump Start Stores’ brand. You’ll handle onboarding, background checks, maintain compliance with federal and Kansas state laws, and support HR functions.