Junior Recruiter

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.•Maryville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Recruiter is responsible for full lifecycle recruiting, utilizing existing policies and procedures to attract and retain highly-qualified candidates. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, the Junior Recruiter will act as a Brand Ambassador and play a critical role in the recruitment and retention of talent. This is an onsite, non-remote position.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field required.
1-2 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience required.
Experience recruiting for a wide range of positions from entry to mid-level roles, required.
Proficiency in Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, TEAMs etc.) required.
Prolonged sitting and performing typical office related duties.
Occasional lifting: 20 to 30 pounds.
All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting in the Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, and/or Distribution environment, preferred.
Experience supporting recruiting efforts across multiple states/locations, preferred.
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems - ADP RM, preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a reputation of being a strong Brand Ambassador and a champion of initiatives and efforts made by Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and the Company.
Manage a full life-cycle recruiting process to meet staffing needs across the brand, including sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing (phone, virtual, or in-person) candidates; drafting/negotiating/extending offers; and onboarding new employees prior to orientation.
Recruit for a variety of positions from entry to mid-level roles.
Work with the Talent Manager to provide counsel to hiring managers through the assessment and evaluation of talent.
Conduct intake meetings, determine appropriate recruiting strategies, set expectations, manage consensus/debrief meetings, and work closely with hiring managers to ensure positions are filled in a timely manner.
Source passive and active talent through internet sourcing, social media, professional & collegiate events, & other nontraditional techniques.
Proactively grow & utilize professional network(s) (i.e. Linked In & other professional platforms) for sourcing talent.
Effectively utilize Recruiting & HR Tools (i.e. HRIS, ATS, Job Boards, Social Media, Referral Programs & More).
Maintain candidate pipelines by attending engagement opportunities with local schools of all levels (high school, community colleges, technical/trade schools and universities) and continuing to bring brand and job opportunity awareness to the region.
Coordinate and enhance internship program.
Support employee engagement activities, training & development initiatives, and other efforts as assigned.