Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist

Overview
Owns 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.