Talent Acquisition Specialist

Are you a natural connector who can find the 'hidden gems' that will keep our community safe in the water?

Our mission is big—building a community of safer swimmers, reducing risks, and helping people feel confident in and around the water. That mission starts with hiring the right people. We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, and hiring coordination across the organization while delivering an exceptional candidate experience in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for recruiting and talent acquisition activities across the organization
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective hiring strategies and recruiting plans
• Post job openings, source candidates, and manage the recruiting pipeline and applicant flow through the ATS
• Manage the interview cycle – from initial screening to offer, ensuring every candidate has a smooth and informed experience
• Build and maintain relationships with community career advisors, schools, and talent partners to support ongoing hiring needs
• Track recruiting activity, maintain accurate hiring records, and support recruiting metrics and reporting
• Assist with offer preparation, pre-employment steps, and onboarding coordination
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, sourcing strategies, and employer branding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, recruiting coordination, or HR support
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting or operating as a primary recruiting resource is a plus
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and candidate sourcing tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with candidate-facing communication
• Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership and work independently
• Creative, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• Passion for connecting great people with a mission-driven organization

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to dive in and help us grow, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a team that makes a difference.

This position is based in Lutz and is not remote.

Watermelon Swim participates in the E-Verify program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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