Talent Acquisition Coordinator II

Job Summary

The Talent Acquisition Coordinator II is a key partner in supporting the talent acquisition team and ensuring a seamless, positive experience for candidates and hiring managers. This role manages the day-to-day coordination of the hiring process—including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and applicant tracking system updates—while ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Serving as the cornerstone of the TA team, the coordinator helps maintain organized, efficient, and candidate-centered recruiting practices.

Essential Functions

Description

• Coordinate and schedule interviews across multiple time zones and formats (phone, virtual, onsite).

• Manage job postings and requisition closures on the company careers site and external job boards.

• Collect and track interview feedback and coordinate debrief meetings to ensure timely hiring decisions.

• Partner with People & Culture, IT, and other departments to facilitate a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.

• Host and support candidates during onsite visits, creating a welcoming and positive experience.

• Screen applications and manage non-exempt requisitions as needed.

• Support pre-employment processes, including background, reference, and MVR checks.

• Provide coordination support for the annual KEENtern program.

• Oversee and refresh content on the company’s LinkedIn Life page tohighlight culture.

• Assist with recruiting events, job fairs, and campus recruiting initiatives.

• Coordinate candidate travel arrangements and reimbursements, asapplicable.

• Prepare recruiting dashboards, status updates, and reports for leadership.

• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and candidateexperience.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities maychange at any time with or without cause.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree or college coursework in Human Resources, business, or related field preferred
• One (1) year of experience in an administrative role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience in recruiting coordination, HR, or administrative support preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), scheduling tools, and MS Office/Google Suite.
• Collaborative team player with a focus on delivering excellent candidate, hiring manager andstakeholder experiences.

Travel Required: Minimal travel is required locally to job fairs.

Base Salary:$24.60 - $27.00/hr

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.

Why Work at KEEN:Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Foundedin 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donatedmore than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation,includingconservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business.By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protectthe places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.