Job Summary:

This is a great opportunity for an outgoing, self-directed individual with flexibility, enthusiasm and self-motivation! This position is responsible for the recruitment of exempt and non-exempt positions through the development of effective working relationships with Yankee Candle hiring managers.

In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and interviewing candidates for all levels (entry level to senior management) to support staffing needs in a fast-paced, growth environment. Incumbent will develop and maintain an effective recruitment advertising program; select cost-effective recruiting sources, design and place targeted internet and print advertising, as well as attend off-site job fairs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior recruiting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-site environment. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Ability to utilize internet search tools, as well as non-traditional and sourcing methods.
• Strong interpersonal skills, exceptional customer service, and the ability to interact effectively with the public and all levels of management.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects while effectively self-prioritizing the workload.
• Strong verbal, written and platform communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential information.

Notice:

This position is subject to a criminal background check and potentially and an education verification as part of the application process. At the time of interview, internal and external applicants will be required to sign a release authorizing the company to conduct criminal background check and/or education verification.

Hours:

First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Flexibility in work schedule is required including the ability to work extended hours, weekends,

and holidays as operational need may require.

This position offers a very competitive salary & excellent benefits package.

Salary Structure:

Exempt Position – Band P2

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law. EOE/M/F/D/V

Company Overview:

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is the nation’s leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, in the growing giftware industry with sales of $601 million in fiscal year 2005. Employing approximately 5,500 people, Yankee Candle (Headquartered in South Deerfield, Massachusetts) has a 37 year history of offering distinctive products and marketing them as affordable luxuries and consumable gifts. Having earned a reputation for superior, long-lasting fragrance quality, Yankee Candle is America’s trusted choice for fragrance.

Yankee Candle sells its products through a wholesale customer network of approximately 15,600 store locations throughout North American, a growing base of company owned and operated retail stores (400 stores located in 43 states as of October, 2006), direct mail catalogs, our Internet website (yankeecandle.com), and internationally through our distribution center located in Bristol, England and through various international distributors.

A key contributor to our success has been our vertically integrated business model, which enables us to control most every aspect of our business, from product development to manufacturing to distribution to marketing and sales. This structure allows us to consistently provide high quality and innovative products, deliver them in a timely and efficient manner to customers all over the world and provide excellent customer service. The power of the Yankee Candle® brand and our dedicated and talented employee base truly set us apart from our competitors.

Our one-of-a-kind Flagship Store in South Deerfield, MA is the world’s largest candle and Christmas store, containing approximately 90,000 square feet of retail and entertainment space, and has been ranked as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Massachusetts.