Talent Acquisition Specialist

Who we are:

American Thrift Stores is a regional store operation with locations in Florida, New Jersey, and New York. We are the premier shopping location for the ultimate treasure hunt. We are always looking for talented, driven, creative people to join our team. We offer a variety of roles with opportunities for growth, advancement, and great benefits—join our team!

Job Summary:

Ready to find amazing people and help them land their next big opportunity? As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll own the full recruitment journey—from sourcing great candidates to welcoming them aboard—across multiple stores and operational roles. You’ll build strong talent pipelines, create standout candidate experiences, and team up with hiring managers to keep everything running smoothly and efficiently.

This is a highly valued role on our team—we know the impact great hiring makes, and we’re committed to investing in the right person with competitive, top-of-market pay.

You’ll play a key role in growing our teams across New York, New Jersey, and Florida, with even more markets on the horizon as we continue to expand. If you love connecting people with opportunities and thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, this role is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Manage full cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates
• Support hiring across multiple states, including New York, New Jersey, and Florida, with additional locations to come
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements
• Post job openings on various platforms and utilize creative sourcing strategies
• Conduct phone screens and coordinate interviews
• Maintain and update applicant tracking systems
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Assist with onboarding and new hire orientation
• Track recruiting metrics and provide regular updates to leadership
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment events as needed

Requirements:

• 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience
• Strong understanding of full cycle recruiting processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple openings in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and job boards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Must speak fluent English and Spanish

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plus company match
• Maternity leave
• Bereavement leave
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Employee discount

M-F

• 8:30AM-5PM