Talent Acquisition Associate
Talent Acquisition / Recruiting Associate – Brilliant Earth, Denver
Brilliant Earth is one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, and the global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry. Founded in 2005, we have been featured in Time, The Knot, Forbes, and Refinery29, among many other media outlets. We are a group of dedicated team members with a common goal of creating a more sustainable, transparent, and compassionate jewelry industry.
We are searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. Brilliant Earth team members bring a top-notch attitude and a willingness to help each other grow. For more insight into our work environment and culture, and to hear from our employees, check out our profile on the Muse!
Everyone at Brilliant Earth has a voice – we want to hear yours! If you are interested in growing with Brilliant Earth, send us a resume and cover letter letting us know why you are interested in joining our mission and our team. Please include a sentence about your favorite shape of diamond.
Position Overview:
Brilliant Earth is hiring a driven, results-oriented Talent Acquisition Associate responsible for assisting in staff recruitment efforts and contributing to the Human Resources function. As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the growth of the company through high-volume recruiting, employer branding, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate for this role is adept at leading and managing a variety of simultaneous projects and tasks. As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, you will operate in a fast-paced start up environment, working closely with all departments and levels of the organization. We are searching for a bright, organized, motivated individual who is eager to grow with our team as we continue to build an inclusive and high functioning organization.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Manage the full cycle recruiting process for designated positions, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
- Interview, assess and recommend candidates to the hiring managers based on skills, experience, and organizational alignment.
- Partner with hiring managers to identify skills and experience needed to fill key openings.
- Assist with drafting and maintaining job postings which appeal to a diverse and robust candidate pool.
- Assist with administration and maintenance of the applicant tracking system, with a focus on efficiency and organization.
- Develop employer branding materials including blogs, social media posts, and candidate informational materials. Assist with developing overall employer branding strategy.
- Assist with reporting on key team metrics and analyses.
- Contribute to initiatives dedicated to improving the entire recruitment function – improving the candidate experience, efficiency, hire success rate, etc.
- Stay abreast of latest trends in employer branding, recruitment, and relevant labor laws.
- Identify new candidate sourcing strategies, including developing university career center relationships.
- Assist with new hire onboarding as well as continued HR admin tasks related to employee satisfaction and retention.
- Arrange aspects of company meetings and team building events, contribute to the development and sustainability of the overall company culture.
Specific Qualifications:
- BA degree preferred, or equivalent experience
- Robust computer skills: PC/Mac, ATS or CRM, Excel
- 1-2 years’ experience in a recruiting role in a high-growth office and/or retail environment preferred
- Proven ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines in a fast pace environment
- High level of attention to detail, time management and follow through
- Ability to adapt quickly in a flexible environment, utilizing creative problem-solving skills
- Strong relationship building and client management skills
- Strict adherence to confidentiality, discretion. High integrity and ethical standards.
- Professional demeanor with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and a diverse candidate pool
- Self-starter with a desire to make an impact and grow over time
- Dependable, accountable and responsible with excellent work ethic
- Understanding and acceptance of diversity, equity, inclusion and workplace belonging concepts
- Interest in socially and environmentally responsible organizations and products
Brilliant Earth offers a competitive, robust benefits package. As a full-time Brilliant Earth employee, you can choose to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(k) plan with matching contribution, and commuter benefits. We offer paid parental leave, an open PTO policy, and an employee discount on our products. Employees of Brilliant Earth have access to an Employee Assistance Program which includes mental health counseling, and can participate in regular wellness events led by the culture team.
Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other – our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.