Field Recruiter (DC & RFC Warehouse - Mesquite)

Ashley Furniture Industries•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

The Field Recruiter is a self-directed role that supports the organization by driving candidate flow through field recruiting activities. The recruiter develops and executes strategies to meet current and anticipated staffing needs, maintains a presence in the community to understand local applicant competition, and shares market information with the business to help keep the company competitive. The role includes sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing candidates in appropriate positions, as well as maintaining accurate records in the Application Tracking System (ATS). The position builds relationships with community organizations, schools, job centers, agencies, and other sources of candidates; participates in community events; organizes job and career fairs; and uses social media and other creative outreach methods. The recruiter also communicates with candidates, reviews applications and requisitions, refers qualified applicants to managers, and assists with hiring and related paperwork. Domestic travel may be required as business needs dictate. The position is based in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. It may involve extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and use of PPE such as safety glasses and safety shoes.

Requirements

High school diploma with hands-on staffing experience, or a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or communications.
One to three years of experience in volume hiring, field recruitment, or human resources.
Proficiency in Spanish and English, with strong communication skills in both languages.

Nice To Haves

SHRM or HRCI certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the business to understand current and anticipated staffing needs and develop and execute field recruiting strategies.
Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, agencies, job centers, high schools, trade schools, technical schools, colleges, and universities.
Attend community events and engage potential candidates as appropriate.
Develop relationships and networks of resources to expand candidate flow.
Remain active on social media and use creative methods to reach potential candidates.
Lead and organize local and industry job fairs, career fairs, and campus events.
Source qualified candidates through databases, networking, internet recruiting resources, job fairs, employee referrals, and other channels.
Contact candidates through the ATS by email, text, and phone to assess interest, screen, schedule interviews, or invite them to the facility.
Post openings on free state job service, school, and social media sites where they are not posted by a third-party recruiting advertising agency.
Ensure recruiting marketing materials, including flyers, posters, and yard signs, are posted in the market.
Interview applicants to pre-screen qualifications and gather information about work history, training, education, and job skills; explain position details and employment conditions.
Review employment applications and requisitions, match applicants with job requirements, and refer qualified candidates to managers for interviews and tours.
Assist with hiring employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in all job functions.
Travel domestically as business needs dictate.