Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Full-Time Salaried Mesa AZ $70000/year Weekly Pay (Fridays)

Who We Are
Empowered Pilates is a family-owned Club Pilates Area Developer and Franchisee operating across multiple markets. We believe Pilates is the path to a fuller more satisfying physical existence and that the people who deliver that experience are everything.

Our Purpose: To provide an encouraging and inclusive community experience that empowers everyone to live their best life.

At our core we are people who:
Are Positive & Enthusiastic
Support Our Community & Team
Grow or Die

Are You Our Person
We need a Talent Acquisition Specialist who doesnt just fill roles someone who finds their people tells our story with conviction and builds a pipeline of future Empowered Pilates teammates who embody who we are at our core.
Every candidate you touch gets a window into who Empowered Pilates is. Were looking for someone positive energetic and people-obsessed who can essentially build a team of people just like themselves: the kind of human who makes our community extraordinary.
If youre shaking your head in disbelief because this sounds exactly like you keep reading.

What Youll Own
The responsibilities and duties described here are representative of those an employee is expected to perform. This is not a comprehensive list and other duties may be assigned.
Full-cycle recruiting: sourcing screening interviewing and offer facilitation across multiple markets with a primary focus on Pilates Instructors Studio Managers and Member Sales & Service Specialists
Culture-first sourcing: proactively build talent pipelines through job boards social media employee referrals and networking; find candidates who dont just fit the job description but fit us
Phone screens & interviews: conduct thoughtful engaging candidate conversations that surface people who are genuinely aligned with our core values
Offer facilitation: own the full offer process from drafting through negotiation and acceptance; be the person candidates are excited to hear from
Onboarding coordination: partner with HR and hiring managers to ensure every new hires Day 1 experience reflects our culture; coordinatepre-boarding onboarding checklists and new hire communications across all locations
Offboarding support: assist with structured post-terminationoffboarding to protect the organization and treat departing team members with dignity
ATS & data management: maintain accurate up-to-date records in our applicant tracking system and onboarding platforms
Metrics & reporting: track and report on time-to-fill source of hire offer acceptance rate and 90-day retention; use data to make smarter decisions
Employer brand partnership: collaborate with operations and leadership on how we present ourselves to candidates; you are a walking talking reason someone should want to work here

Youre a Fit If You
Have 35 years of high-volume multi-market recruiting experience with a focus on hard-to-fill roles
Know how to find and engage passive candidates in competitive employment markets
Are a natural communicator; warm confident and compelling in writing and on a call
Are genuinely people-obsessed: you remember names you notice culture fit and you care deeply about candidate experience
Can work independently manage multiple open roles simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced ever-changing environment
Are data-driven and comfortable in an applicant tracking system
Are KPI-motivated and take pride in hitting and exceeding your numbers
Understand and embrace the fact that in a growing organization the job evolves and that excites you

Bonus Points If You
Have experience recruiting in fitness wellness or boutique studio environments
Have a personal connection to Pilates or movement-based wellness
Have experience building or refining onboarding programs
Have worked in a franchise or multi-location business
Have a knack for employer branding and social media recruiting strategy

Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $70000 per year paid weekly every Friday
PTO: 10 days accrued paid personal time per year
Holidays: 10 paid floating holidays annually
Medical: Health benefits available; Empowered Pilates covers 75% of your individual premium
Free Pilates classes: Drop-in at any Empowered Pilates-operated Club Pilates location on us
Retail discount: 20% off year-round; 40% off during quarterly employee appreciation weekends
Discounted membership option: $99/month for unlimited booking capabilities

What to Expect
Location: Onsite at our Headquarters location in Mesa AZ (85215).
Schedule: MondayFriday (with an occasional Saturday phone screen or interview) 4050 hours per week. Exact start and end times will be determined by phone screens and interviews that you schedule each day but will follow a general 8am-5pm rule of thumb.
January blackout: Due to the nature of our business time off in January is very limited. Please plan accordingly.
Probationary period: Your first 90 days will include regular performance check-ins.
Brand standards: Were Club Pilates even in our Support roles which means athletic/athleisure attire and at least one branded item are expected (several uniform options will be provided upon hire).
Transportation: A reliable form of transportation is required. Empowered Pilates does not reimburse personal vehicle costs.

Still Reading Then You Might Be Our Person.
If youre nodding along because this sounds exactly like you; positive energetic people-driven and ready to build something great then we want to hear from you. We are a fairly young company growing at break-neck speed so things will change quickly and we promise you will NEVER be bored. That also means youll be given ample opportunity to grow develop and be challenged.

Apply now and tell us why youre the one who should be finding our next great hire.