Retail Recruiting Specialist

This position is a hybrid in-office role that works out of our Boston, MA office (some days will be working in office and others working from home- this is not a virtual / remote position).

Who We Are

As Wayfair continues to grow its physical retail presence across the country, we are seeking a Retail Recruiting Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition organization. This role will act as a talent ambassador with candidates and a consultative thought partner with hiring managers and talent partners, while working to provide industry insight and sourcing recommendations. If you are passionate about retail and recruiting, Wayfair is for you! Check out our newest Physical Retail Location here, Wilmette, IL.

If you're interested in learning more about us and want to gain insight into our fun, dynamic environment that encourages learning and growth, apply today! 

What You’ll Do

• Create and post jobs in our ATS and maintain accuracy with ATS/recruiting tools and effectively leverage these tools to deliver results
• Complete sourcing activities via various sourcing platforms, social media posts and other top of funnel levers to drive applicant flow for job openings
• Participate in local community and career events, set-up recruiting tables, facilitate hiring events/interview days as needed
• Build and engage prospective pools of candidates for current and future opportunities
• Analyze recruiting data and recommend/implement process improvements  
• Responsible for facilitating the offer process, running and monitoring pre-employment screenings, and communicating start date information 
• Partner closely with our Talent Management organization on hiring strategy and talent initiatives 

What You’ll Need

• 1+ years of recruitment/sourcing or retail experience 
• Strong relationship management skills with an ability to build trust and credibility with both candidates and hiring managers while managing stakeholder expectations appropriately
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask, prioritize and work well in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Familiarity and comfort with a data driven environment. Ability to use metrics to guide decision-making 
• Partnership skills, action-oriented mind-set, and an ability to be responsive, tactful, and diplomatic

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

Need Assistance?

About Wayfair Inc.Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are interested in retaining your data for a period of 12 months to consider you for suitable positions within Wayfair. Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (which can found here: https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions regarding our processing of your personal data, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com. If you would rather not have us retain your data please contact us anytime at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.