Talent Acquisition Specialist, Early Talent

Job Description

We’re hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the Southeast division of our Paint Stores Group, based in our division office: 2800 Century Parkway NE, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30345. This role focuses on recruiting for early-career positions—including our Sales Management Trainee program and Sales Summer Internship—managing a steady requisition load throughout the year. Candidates must be open to traveling up to 50% during peak campus recruitment seasons (Fall and Spring).

• Create and post job requisitions on time and compliantly.
• Screen candidates to evaluate if candidates meet criteria of role.
• Schedule interviews—coordinate with candidates and hiring managers to schedule interviews.
• Negotiate job offers and compensation packages with candidates.
• Support the background check and pre‑hire process when needed.

• Identify new and creative opportunities for attracting candidates.
• Use various sourcing channels and networks to source and attract candidates.
• Adhere to established brand guidelines.
• Plan and execute events and outreach efforts.

• Partner with HR, hiring managers, and other business partners to determine staffing needs.
• Keep candidates and business partners informed—communicate necessary updates early and often.
• Provide recruitment training, resources, and best practices to partners as needed.

• Own the data—use systems and tools appropriately to build trust and accuracy in Talent Acquisition reporting.
• Track staffing information and updates.
• Understand and regularly share Talent Acquisition metrics with business partners.
• Work with peers and colleagues to ensure process standards and best practices are leveraged in all parts of the recruitment process.
• Identify and share process improvement ideas to ensure an efficient and positive recruitment process experience.
• Ensure compliance with all local rules, laws, and regulations.

Required:

• 1 year of experience in recruiting.
• Sourcing experience leveraging varying forms of recruitment technology.
• Interviewing experience—can identify required skills, experience, competencies, and other job profile preferences.
• Experience in presenting routine recruitment data in addition to identifying data trends.
• Knowledge of Recruitment marketing and branding best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of local and relevant legislation impacting recruitment and hiring practices.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% during peak seasons.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the Sherwin‑Williams organization.
• Recruiting experience across multiple countries.
• Experience working on Talent Acquisition projects.
• Experience working with external partners and vendors.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or Sociology.
• Experience using Oracle Recruiting Cloud for applicant tracking.
• Experience using Tableau for data analysis and review.

At Sherwin‑Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings, and innovative solutions enrich the places and spaces in our world. Your skills, talent, and passion enable our customers and business to achieve great results. We invest in our people, supporting them with rewards, benefits, flexibility, growth opportunities, and a sense of connection within an inclusive team.

Benefits and compensation details are available at  under the “Candidates” section. Compensation decisions are based on facts and circumstances, and the wage range listed for this role reflects various influencing factors.

Sherwin‑Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams collaborates with state and local employment services to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware that Sherwin‑Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide payment, ask for financial information, or request sensitive personal information such as national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.