Talent Acquisition Specialist

At Barkbus, we're passionate about giving dogs the care they deserve! Our mission is to provide top-notch grooming services in a fun, safe, and stress-free environment for pets and their owners. We believe that a happy pup = a happy owner, and we want YOU to help us find the best people to make that happen!

We’re looking for a driven, enthusiastic Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the growth of our grooming team. You will be responsible for creating a smooth, efficient, and excellent experience for our grooming candidates throughout their interview process. An empathetic, down-to-earth attitude coupled with relentless execution and high attention to detail is essential to thrive in this role.

Hiring the nation’s best dog groomers and support staff is priority #1 for the company, and you would be an essential part of this high-impact work! You’ll be working with a collaborative, high quality, and fun team that solves problems with thoughtfulness and speed. Come join the pack!

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end recruiting processes, including job postings, application review, screenings, and offer negotiation
• Maintain and achieve monthly hiring targets to fuel company growth
• Deliver a stellar candidate experience: identify and anticipate candidate's needs; follow issues to closure; collaborate with the People Team to maximize the candidate experience
• Dive into the grooming world to sourcing candidates from both traditional (Indeed, LinkedIn) and less conventional (Groomer community groups, grooming schools, etc) avenues.
• Maintain a close pulse on Groombuggy’s operations and the groomer experience to ensure candidate capabilities and career goals are aligned, leading to long-term retention
• Embody Barkbus values (Resilience, Company First, Safety & Respect, Positive Energy) to nurture cultural alignment with everyone on the team
• Ensure excellent ATS hygiene, timely documentation, and clean data
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably with a skilled hourly workforce. Can handle a high volume of inbound and outbound candidate management for both passive and active candidate generation
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with candidates and hiring managers in a friendly, thoughtful, and professional manner
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: Ability to juggle multiple priorities, keep track of candidates, and ensure that the hiring process is efficient and seamless
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter, and social media platforms to manage and attract talent
• Passion for Pets: A genuine love for animals and a commitment to our mission of providing the best care for dogs and their owners
• Collaborative: Ability to build relationships with people at all levels and create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all candidates
• Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment with the ability to pivot quickly as hiring needs evolve
• Well-Resourced: Access to reliable internet and a personal computer
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Fully remote culture and flexible work arrangements
• Competitive pay and benefits, including paid time off and holidays
• A fun, collaborative culture centered around transparency and keeping each other’s batteries charged
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  
  

We are a fully-remote workforce based in the San Francisco Bay Area, however, we are targeting the Denver or Dallas metros for this position!