About NEFCO

NEFCO is a leading, family-operated construction supply distributor serving professional contractors across the United States. With 85+ locations nationwide, continued branch openings, and significant investment in our people and operations, NEFCO is growing faster than ever, creating outstanding opportunities for motivated people who want to grow with us.

In 2025, NEFCO was officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, a recognition driven entirely by our employees. We are proud of what we have built and even more excited about where we are going.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in supporting NEFCO's continued growth by identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent across the organization. This position manages full-cycle recruiting with a strong emphasis on proactive sourcing, building candidate pipelines, and partnering with hiring managers to meet staffing needs.

This role supports positions across logistics, warehouse operations, sales, customer service, and corporate functions, including opportunities within our Total Tool business. The ideal candidate is a resourceful, results-driven recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their searches, and is passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Manage recruiting efforts across multiple locations and business functions, including high-volume, specialized, and professional positions.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, establish position requirements, and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Proactive Sourcing: Identify and engage active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, referrals, networking, and other sourcing channels.
• Talent Pipeline Development: Build and maintain candidate pipelines to support current hiring needs, future growth, and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Candidate Assessment: Review applications, conduct phone screens and interviews, evaluate qualifications, and present recommendations to hiring managers.
• Interview Coordination: Schedule interviews, facilitate feedback, and maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Offer & Pre-Employment Process: Partner with hiring managers and HR to facilitate offers, background checks, motor vehicle reports, drug screenings, and onboarding requirements.
• ATS Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate recruiting information in Paylocity, track recruiting activity, and monitor key metrics.
• Recruitment Strategy & Growth: Support hiring initiatives related to new branch openings, geographic expansion, workforce planning, and organizational growth.
• Employer Branding: Represent NEFCO at career fairs, hiring events, and networking opportunities while promoting our culture and delivering a positive candidate experience.
• Process Improvement: Support hiring manager training, ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, and identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 90 days, you will develop a strong understanding of NEFCO's business, establish productive relationships with hiring managers, become proficient in Paylocity, and independently manage assigned recruiting efforts.

Long-term success means consistently identifying qualified talent, maintaining strong candidate pipelines, delivering an exceptional candidate experience, and meeting hiring objectives with a sense of urgency and accountability.

Why Join NEFCO?

We believe our people are the foundation of our success. As part of our team, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and eight paid holidays
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave options
• Voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Continued professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Hybrid or remote work opportunities, depending on business needs

 What You'll Need to Succeed

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience required; staffing agency experience preferred.
• Proven success proactively sourcing and recruiting active and passive candidates.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting across multiple geographic markets, supporting hiring needs across various locations and regions.
• Previous recruiting experience in distribution, logistics, supply chain, construction supply, or related industries preferred.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Applicant Tracking Systems; Paylocity experience preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications, influence hiring decisions, and effectively manage hiring manager expectations.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, accountability, and ability to independently manage recruiting priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, recruiting best practices, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.