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Welcome to Body Art Alliance

The Body Art Alliance (BAA) is at the forefront of innovation, creating the tools and products to better serve our artist. From the first truly wireless tattoo machine, to the groundbreaking novel tattoo parlor on a cruise ship, BAA has cultivated the industry and been the “first of many.” We are dreamers, artists, creatives, innovators and pioneers, driven to propel the body art community across the world.  

We’re here to elevate, empower and take our industry to the next level. Our family of brands will continue to be led by their day one founders and continue to create and oversee our innovative product lines. While we are better united, our brands will always have that special touch that makes them unique. Our new partnership will allow us to create, design and manufacture products, create best-in-class educational content that transcends, and have a direct social impact in the communities we serve.  

The Body Art Alliance welcomes you home! Discover all that we offer and join our winning team. 

About the Opportunity

The People & Culture Specialist serves as the Talent Acquisition Champion within our People & Culture Center of Excellence, playing a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle with a strong emphasis on recruitment strategy, workforce planning, candidate experience, onboarding, and organizational growth.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, intrepreneurial environment and is passionate about building relationships, creating exceptional employee experiences, and helping organizations scale thoughtfully and strategically.

You will partner closely with leaders across the organization to help attract, hire, onboard, and support top talent while contributing to broader People & Culture initiatives that strengthen engagement, culture, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Serve as the Champion of Talent Acquisition by driving recruiting excellence and building scalable hiring processes aligned with organizational growth
• Partner with leaders to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies
• Source and attract top talent through networking, referrals, direct outreach, and recruiting platforms
• Build strong candidate pipelines and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding
• Track recruiting metrics and identify opportunities to improve hiring efficiency and quality of hire
• Support workforce planning initiatives by identifying talent trends, gaps, and future organizational needs

Employee Experience & Operations

• Coordinate onboarding activities and support new hire orientation experiences
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data within Paycom
• Process employee lifecycle changes including promotions, transfers, compensation updates, and terminations
• Support employee relations efforts through documentation, policy guidance, and investigation support
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, training coordination, and compliance projects
• Maintain confidentiality while supporting employees and leaders with professionalism and care

What We’re Looking For

• Strong passion for Talent Acquisition and People Operations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recruit for multiple roles simultaneously
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience working within HRIS systems, Paycom preferred
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Equivalent experience may be considered
• 1–3 years of HR, recruiting, or administrative support experience preferred
• Experience supporting fast-paced or high-growth environments is a plus

Why Join BAA?

At Body Art Alliance, you won’t just support a business, you’ll help shape a culture, influence growth, and contribute to an industry fueled by creativity, innovation, and community.

You’ll join a passionate, collaborative team where ideas are welcomed, development is encouraged, and your work truly makes an impact.

Come help us build what’s next.