At C&F Enterprises Inc. we strive to learn, improve, and serve every day. From our customers to our employees, we have been a business partner of choice in our community for over 40 years. Representing many different brands, we are proud to offer home decor that can showcase your personal style in every room of your home. At C&F Enterprises Inc. We are looking for individuals who enjoy a team-oriented environment, can demonstrate individual resourcefulness with an entrepreneurial spirit - the foundation of our success! We hope you will decide to join our family of dedicated employees

Job purpose

The Talent Acquisition Specialist position is responsible for full-cycle recruiting experience, from talent sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring great employees. This position will collaborate with department managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs. Ultimately, the responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Specialist are to ensure our company attracts, hires and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline. This position would work closely with the entire Human Resources Department and contributes to company-wide recruiting initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities

Full Cycle Recruiting

• Manage the end-to-end recruiting process for field, service, and office roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, timelines, and hiring priorities.
• Conduct phone screens, interviews, and coordinate hiring decisions.

Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

• Proactively source candidates using job boards, ATS, referrals, social media, and industry-specific channels.
• Build and maintain pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill skilled trade positions.
• Attend career fairs, trade school events, and community recruiting initiatives as needed.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Promote the company’s culture, values, and career opportunities to prospective candidates.
• Ensure a positive, professional, and timely candidate experience.

Data & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows and hiring efficiency.

Onboarding Support

• Assist with offer letters, pre-employment screenings, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with HR, and all department teams to ensure smooth new-hire transitions.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and analyze issues independently
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure
• Ability to maintain the highest level of integrity, professionalism, fairness and confidentiality in all aspects of job performance

Competencies

• Positive Energy Level
• Customer Relationships
• Team Player
• Change Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Independence

Qualifications

• 3+ years of talent acquisition experience with a focus on Industrial and Corporate roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Psychology, or a related field is required.
• Prior experience working within an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), sourcing tools, and social media platforms.
• Ability to proactively network within the Hampton Roads/Williamsburg areas.
• High technical acumen with regards to computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.), and a willingness to learn new systems as required.
• Comfortable working in fast paced environment where priorities can shift quickly, all while maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal), attention to detail, organizational skills, and a desire to go above and beyond for our team.
• Experience with Rippling and HiringThing preferred

Physical requirements

• Sitting, Standing, Walking
• Lifting, raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)
• Carrying, pushing or pulling office items up to 10 lbs.
• Prolonged use of computer involved; use of hands and finger coordination; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

**This is a hybrid role based in Newport News, VA 23606 - Local candidates preferred**

All applicants are required to successfully complete a background check and drug screening as part of the pre-employment process. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

C&F Enterprises, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact hr@cnfei.com.

*No Recruiters/Agencies Please*