[Hiring] Temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist @Burton

Role Description

Owns full-cycle recruitment for Burton while also managing seasonal/contingent workforce needs tied to our winter business cycle. Acts as a key partner to hiring managers, keeps candidate experience sharp, and ensures a smooth and thorough onboarding process.

What You Get to Do:

• Full-Cycle Recruitment
  • Partner with hiring managers to scope roles, build sourcing strategy, and write compelling, brand-aligned job postings.
  • Source, screen, and interview candidates; run structured interviews for consistent, objective decisions.
  • Build talent pipelines for priority functions (e.g., retail leadership, e-commerce, merchandising) ahead of need.
  • Manage pipelines end-to-end, resolving bottlenecks to keep time-to-fill on target.
  • Coordinate interview logistics and offer/negotiation process.
  • Conduct market research to inform sourcing and compensation conversations.
• Seasonal & Contingent Workforce
  • Own seasonal/temp staffing surges (retail, warehouse, event support) tied to Burton's winter cycle.
  • Serve as main point of contact for staffing agencies; monitor fill rates, quality, and responsiveness.
  • Validate timesheets/billing accuracy for temp labor.
  • Forecast workforce needs with operations partners ahead of peak season.
• Employee Onboarding
  • Own new-hire onboarding logistics from offer acceptance through first weeks on the job, for both permanent and seasonal hires.
  • Prepare and track onboarding documentation; ensure records are complete and audit-ready.
  • Coordinate orientation scheduling and communication with new hires and hiring managers.
  • Partner with payroll/HR to confirm new-hire data accuracy (employee info, timekeeping setup).
  • Identify friction points in the onboarding experience and recommend fixes.
• Compliance & Operations
  • Maintain accurate, real-time ATS records.
  • Stay current on US/Canada recruitment legislation (EEO, data privacy).
  • Track and report recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness).
  • Identify and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally across both corporate and retail or hourly roles.
• Experience managing seasonal or contingent workforce surges, including staffing agency partnerships and billing accuracy.
• Consultative approach to partnering with hiring managers, with the ability to run structured, objective interviews.
• Experience building talent pipelines ahead of need for priority functions.
• A positive attitude that models Burton’s Purpose and Stance, with trust, poise, and professionalism.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility with a diverse range of people.
• Excellent organization and time management, able to juggle multiple requisitions and seasonal surges at once.
• Strong attention to detail, with experience keeping onboarding records complete and audit-ready.
• Analytical mindset with experience using recruitment metrics to inform decisions and improve processes.
• Experience with an ATS and HR systems (Dayforce preferred but not required) and the Microsoft Suite, with intermediate/advanced Excel skills. Able to adapt to new tools and technology.

Requirements

• This position is in a typical, stationary office setting. Over 80% of the day will be spent seated (and/or at a stand-up desk).
• This is a remote eligible role. We will offer relocation assistance to move to Vermont to any candidate who is hired.
• This is a Full-Time Temporary position.
• The hiring range for this role is $80,000-$100,000, depending on relevant experience and/or education and specific skills.
• Though we wish we could reach out to all applicants personally, you will only be contacted directly should you be chosen to move forward in the process.
• Candidates not chosen for this particular opportunity are encouraged to check back often for other roles as they are posted. Keep trying!

Work Location

• Burton Snowboards is currently able to hire for this position in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
• Candidates MUST reside in one of these locations at the time of hire.