Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Description

To tell the story of North 40 Outfitters is to tell a success story of the people of the Northwest. We do what we love, and love what we do because we’re passionate. We’re dedicated. We give it all we’ve got and then we get up in the morning and do it all over again. We’re farmers and ranchers. We’re barrel racers and river chasers. We’re honest. We’re helpful. And our families, our friends, and our communities are everything. This is us. This is who we are. It’s what we do every day.

Our Values:

Embrace Authenticity

Encourage Transparency

Promote Learning

Build Trust

Earn Respect

Deliver Value

Serve Our Customers

Job Description

North 40 Outfitters in Great Falls, MT is looking to hire a Full-Time Salaried Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team.  We believe that each team member plays a vital role in the success of our company.  We are looking for authentic and enthusiastic people who love our lifestyle and believe in service before self.  A Talent Acquisition Specialist at North 40 supports the recruitment and hiring efforts across the organization by managing all aspects of the candidate life cycle, from job postings and applicant tracking to interview coordination and onboarding preparation. This role works collaboratively with the HR team and executive leadership group to ensure consistent, equitable, and effective hiring practices that align with North 40 Outfitters mission, values, and workforce needs.

This full-time position requires the ability to work all scheduled shifts between the business hours of Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm. This can include travel, working weekends and certain holidays and will require flexibility in scheduling based on business needs.

Qualifications

Recruitment:

• Assist in the development, standardization, and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date job descriptions for all positions within the organization.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure job roles reflect current responsibilities, skills, and qualifications.
• Oversee the posting and management of job openings on internal and external job advertisements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and equity standards in all job advertisements.
• Conduct initial screening of applicants and resumes to identify qualified candidates.
• Facilitate communication with applicants throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Support hiring teams in coordinating interviews, follow-up steps, and applicant feedback.
• Schedule and organize interview in collaboration with hiring teams. Assist with interview logistics, travel, communication, and follow ups.
• Work with hiring managers on the hiring process, training for and conducting interviews to ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Develop a pipeline of talent.
• Represent North 40 Outfitters at career fairs, community hiring events, or networking opportunities to attract qualified candidates and promote North 40 Outfitters as an employer of choice.
• Engage with potential candidates by using appropriate social media platforms
• Research new opportunities on how we can find and attract better candidates; stay knowledgeable on recruiting and staffing trends as it applies to North 40 (for both internal and external candidates)
• Consistently look to improve process and think creatively for new ways to find the best candidates.
• Partner with leadership to forecast workforce needs and plan proactive recruiting strategies.

Applicant Tracking System (Ats):

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and applicant data within the ATS and other HR systems.
• Generate regular reports on hiring trends, staffing needs, and recruitment activity.
• Manage and maintain applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring workflows, templates, and automation are optimized.
• Support troubleshooting of system issues and provide guidance to hiring managers on using recruitment tools effectively.

Additional Hr Functions:

• Process background checks and assist with onboarding process of new hires.
• Partner with appropriate leadership to review and process upcoming wage changes, ensuring accuracy and timely updates within the HRIS system.
• Process and document employee changes, including departmental transfers, full-time/part-time status updates, and location reassignment, in accordance with company policy and data integrity standards.
• Facilitate the posting and communication of employee announcements across multiple platforms, including promotions, transfers, and new hires, to ensure timely and consistent messaging across the organization.
• Compensation analysis, as needed
• Able and willing to complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement
• 3-5 years’ experience in recruiting or talent acquisitions support is preferred
• 2+ years full lifecycle, hands on recruitment experience preferred
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and Outlook) required
• HRIS system experience preferred; UKG desired
• Applicant tracking system experience required; Smart Recruiters desired
• Internet and Social Media Candidate Sourcing skills
• Working knowledge of employment laws and hiring compliance requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience communicating with candidates and hiring managers required
• Experience coordinating and scheduling meetings
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer focused and team oriented
• Demonstrated ability to cope well in a fluid environment.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to WA and ID.

Additional Information

Benefits & Compensation

We offer a competitive wage, a rewarding work environment, and generous benefits and perks such as paid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells. 

North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.