Talent Acquisition Associate

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Date: Apr 30, 2026

Location: Booneville, MS, US, 38829

Company: accobrands

 

 

A company with a pioneering past and a purposeful future.

At ACCO Brands, we are united by a common purpose, to empower our consumers to feel good when they work, learn, and play. For more than a century we have developed and nurtured brands that enable people to work with more productivity, learn with more confidence, and play with more enjoyment. We are passionate about a winning culture where we grow together, driving business, professional growth, and success.  We invite you to be part of a team that is grounded in a history of category-leading brands and products and focused on positioning our company for the future.

Job Summary

ACCO Brands is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate to join our team in Booneville, MS. This position is responsible for acquiring talent and managing the entire hiring process for assigned areas, including, but not limited to, job specification and development, interviewing and referring candidates to client groups, extending offers, and preparing all paperwork related to offers.

 

Responsibilities

  • Manage full cycle recruiting process from specification through employment offer.
  • Identify sources of potential candidates by networking with professional organizations, colleges/universities, diversity sources and other networks.
  • Communicate with managers to clarify job specifications and requirements when positions become available.
  • Discuss the business operation with hiring managers to determine the qualifications and background needed to perform the open position's essential job functions.
  • Ensure that established staffing processes are in complete alignment with established guidelines and procedures and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and competitive best practices;
  • Ensure recruitment files are completed in accordance with compliance standards, which includes evaluations, applicant tracking, appropriate use of ICIMS (requisition and applicant tracking) system.
  • Conduct on-boarding process including accurately & timely processing of data for new hires & transfers in the payroll and HR database.
  • Use on-line recruiting applications to post openings, track applicants and properly disposition candidates.
  • Counsel Managers regarding hiring practices and procedures. Provide counseling on recruiting and interviewing skills as needed.  Ensure consistency and adherence to recruiting policies and procedures, including the job posting.
  • Screen applicants over telephone and conduct personal interviews.
  • Represent the company at job fairs and college recruitment offices to identify a pool of candidates.
  • Ensure appropriate justifications for the hiring decisions are documented in the job files. Maintain required recruitment/placement documentation for EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) purposes.
  • Prepare recruitment reports and metrics in conformance to established processes.
  • Conduct new hire orientation. 
  • Partner with temporary agencies to source and hire temporary associates.
  • Collaborate with the Human Resources Business Partner on opportunities to grow and support the Booneville campus with HR generalist duties as needed. 

Qualifications

  • 3+ years Human Resource/Recruiting experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations related to employment and general HR practices.
  • Experience recruiting in production, distribution, skilled trades and customer service is highly preferred.
  • Computer proficiency using MS Outlook, Excel, Word and well as online recruiting applications.
  • Experience utilizing an applicant tracking system for candidate management.
  • Knowledge of recruitment metrics, assessment tools and techniques.
  • Strong functional expertise that includes internet, direct sourcing, job fairs and other alternative sourcing techniques to generate candidate pipeline.
  • Knowledge of assessment tools and techniques
  • Strong orientation to quality, continuous improvement and customer service.
  • Must be a team player with superior communication (both oral and written), interpersonal and consultative skills. 
  • Ability to build & maintain relationships at all levels of the organization.

About Us:

You know our brands. You love our brands. You just may not know they are ours.

If you have touched a PowerA® gaming controller, a Five Star® notebook, a Swingline® stapler, a Quartet® dry erase board, or a Kensington® computer mouse, you have touched part of ACCO Brands Corporation. With annual revenues of more than $1.5 Billion, ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) designs, markets, manufactures, and sells branded academic, consumer, and business products globally. The power of our brands, our unmatched global customer reach, and our strategic market strengths put us in a position to achieve global leadership and growth. We're proud of our long history of industry leadership and innovation and are focused on delivering exceptional value to our customers by providing unique, cutting-edge, branded products.

What we offer:

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
  • 4% 401(k) match with immediate eligibility and vesting
  • Competitive time off, available from the first day of employment 
  • Parental leave
  • Company-paid life and disability benefits
  • Critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options
  • Employee and family assistance programs

 

Growing together is how we win.

With trusted brands, strong leadership, and a clear purpose, you’ll find opportunities to grow in your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be a part of a culture that values creativity and putting our consumers and customers first.

Apply now and build a successful future with ACCO Brands.

More information about ACCO Brands can be found at www.accobrands.com.

 

ACCO Brands has developed and maintains a written Affirmative Action Program (“AAP”) for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  A copy can be requested from Human Resources. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACCO Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company strives to create a winning culture with a leadership promise to provide equal access and opportunity for all to grow, succeed, and contribute to their full potential.

 

AODA

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be provided in all parts of the recruiting process as required under the ACCO Brands Canada AODA policy. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance.


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