Talent Acquisition Recruiter Job at Guitar Center in Frederick

Position Summary: Talent Acquisition Recruiter

The Talent Acquisition Recruiter is responsible for developing strategic recruiting approaches to attract and hire high-quality talent for Music & Arts. This role partners closely with hiring managers, HR business partners, and cross‑functional teams to understand business needs, build strong candidate pipelines, and deliver a best‑in‑class candidate experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, excels at relationship‑building, and is passionate about identifying talent that drives organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle recruiting for Music & Arts retail sales leadership.
• Conduct intake meetings to define role requirements, success criteria, and hiring timelines.
• Strategically source and engage passive talent using digital tools, networking, and talent pipelines.
• Build and maintain ongoing talent pools to support current and forecasted hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring managers and HRBPs to provide guidance on market trends, hiring strategies, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews, ensuring consistent communication and a positive candidate experience.
• Track recruiting activity, provide reporting and analytics, and adjust strategies based on performance data.
• Maintain accurate ATS records to ensure compliance, process efficiency, and data integrity.
• Support employer branding, recruitment marketing, and participation in hiring events or job fairs.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase hiring quality, reduce time‑to‑fill, and enhance overall recruitment effectiveness.

About Music & Arts

Music & Arts embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non‑musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O'Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers – a decision that remains intact to this day.

Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 225+ retail stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• 2–4+ years of recruiting experience in corporate, retail, or sales environments.
• Demonstrated success managing full‑cycle recruitment in retail or multi‑location roles.
• Strong sourcing capabilities and experience engaging passive talent.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organization skills.
• Proficiency with ATS and HR systems; strong understanding of recruiting analytics.

Why Guitar Center Company? Here’s just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave—take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate

$62,400 – $80,000 annually depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Why join us?

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

Love this gig and want to apply?

Send your resume and cover letter today along with salary expectations!

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