Contract Recruiter (Field Operations)

Metropolis•Nashville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Metropolis is seeking a Contract Recruiter to manage full-lifecycle talent acquisition for frontline, supervisory, and regional Field Operations teams. The role focuses on fast-paced, high-volume hiring across multiple geographic markets, partnering directly with Field Operations Managers and People Operations. The recruiter will hire for positions ranging from entry-level field attendants and site leads to field maintenance specialists and facility managers, supporting ongoing operations and new facility launches. The position is office-first, with corporate team members expected to work on-site at least four days a week. The anticipated base pay is $38.00 to $42.00 per hour. Compensation may also include eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, stock options, bonus plans, and other components.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, focused on high-volume, field, retail, hospitality, light industrial, or multi-site operations hiring.
Demonstrated ability to manage 15–25 or more open requisitions simultaneously while maintaining low time-to-fill metrics.
Expertise in geo-targeted sourcing methods, such as Indeed, Craigslist, local hiring events, and community partnerships, as well as traditional recruiting channels.
Proficiency with modern Applicant Tracking Systems, such as iCIMS or Greenhouse, and recruitment databases.
Experience using AI recruiting tools to optimize candidate sourcing and accelerate high-volume hiring workflows.
Working knowledge of multi-state employment regulations, Fair Chance hiring practices, and standard pre-employment screening workflows.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with frontline talent and regional corporate leadership.
Adaptability and problem-solving skills suited to a rapidly growing, operationally complex environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for high-volume and specialized Field Operations roles across multi-site geographic markets.
Use targeted sourcing strategies, including local job boards, community workforce centers, technical trade schools, hiring fairs, and employee referral campaigns.
Review large volumes of applications, conduct phone screens, and assess candidate reliability, practical qualifications, and alignment with operational standards.
Coordinate with regional and on-site operations managers to calibrate hiring requirements, schedule interviews, and streamline candidate feedback.
Maintain an active talent pipeline in the Applicant Tracking System to fill operational turnover and support new facility launches.
Extend job offers, guide candidates through pre-employment background checks and compliance verifications, and coordinate Day 1 handoffs with People Operations.
Monitor recruitment velocity metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate pass-through rates, and sourcing effectiveness, and use the data to address regional hiring bottlenecks.
Represent Metropolis as a first point of contact in local communities, promoting its technology, operational vision, and growth opportunities.