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Area Recruiter

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full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Proactively build and maintain diverse pools of candidates for open positions using various sourcing methods, including online platforms, community outreach, and in-person networking.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to create a strong brand presence within the community to attract top talent.
  • Stay current with industry trends and identify new sourcing opportunities to ensure continuous improvement in the recruitment process.
  • Ensure all recruiting strategies are tailored and optimized for the area, leveraging automated talent acquisition tools and local market insights.
  • Partner with internal teams to develop and implement strategic recruiting initiatives that align with business needs and hiring goals.
  • Analyze recruitment metrics and reports to identify trends, assess the effectiveness of sourcing strategies, and adjust as necessary.
  • Cultivate relationships with local community leaders, schools, and other potential sources of talent to build a strong network and pipeline.
  • Represent the company at job fairs, trade shows, and community events, showcasing the company culture and career opportunities.
  • Engage with customers and stakeholders to develop partnerships that enhance the recruitment process.
  • Prepare and submit recruiting reports to management, highlighting metrics such as candidate flow, source effectiveness, and hiring timelines.
  • Ensure all recruiting activities follow company policies, federal and state regulations, and industry standards.
  • Partner with candidate experience teams, training teams, and location managers to ensure a seamless transition from candidate sourcing to onboarding.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to develop targeted recruiting campaigns and promotional materials.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Communications, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • 2 years of relevant recruiting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, with an emphasis on relationship building.
  • Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to develop creative solutions for recruitment challenges and improve processes.
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
recruitingsourcing methodsrecruitment metricsproject managementorganizational skillscreative solutionsapplicant tracking systemsMicrosoft Office Suite
Soft skills
relationship buildingcommunicationintegritydiscretionprofessional judgment