Lead Recruiter

Balsam Brands • Boise, ID

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Lead Recruiter, you will own full-cycle recruiting for complex and high-impact roles across assigned functions or business areas. You will partner closely with hiring managers to develop effective recruiting strategies, deliver strong candidate pipelines, and ensure a high-quality hiring process from intake through offer. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, applying your expertise in sourcing, assessment, and stakeholder partnership to influence hiring decisions and outcomes. This role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with executional excellence. You will also contribute to improving recruiting processes, tools, and candidate experience while supporting a collaborative and inclusive hiring environment. This full-time position reports to the Senior Recruiting Manager and is expected to work in a hybrid model, which currently includes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in-office.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in recruiting and/or HR, with a strong track record of managing full-cycle recruiting for complex or hard-to-fill roles
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple requisitions and priorities while delivering high-quality hiring outcomes
• Strong understanding of modern recruiting practices, sourcing strategies, and tools; proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and related technologies (Greenhouse preferred)
• Ability to build effective relationships and partner with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and results
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information, provide guidance, and influence hiring decisions within your scope
• Experience using recruiting data and metrics to inform decisions and improve hiring effectiveness
• Solid judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and adjust to evolving business needs
• Commitment to creating an inclusive hiring process and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
• High level of organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality throughout the recruiting process
• Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Demonstrated AI literacy, enabling effective understanding, interaction, and critical evaluation of AI technologies and applications across diverse business functions

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) are a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Own and execute short- and long-term hiring strategies for complex or high-priority roles across assigned functions or business areas
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, align on hiring plans, and drive effective and timely hiring outcomes
• Serve as a strategic talent partner to hiring leaders within your scope, providing guidance on role design, candidate profiles, and interview approach
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job posting development, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer management
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines using a variety of sourcing channels, including job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and professional networks
• Design structured and effective interview processes, including developing relevant and inclusive interview questions
• Facilitate hiring discussions and guide stakeholders toward informed, high-quality hiring decisions
• Partner with compensation and other cross-functional teams to support offer development and closing strategies
• Ensure a positive, inclusive, and professional experience for candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring process
• Leverage recruiting data and metrics to evaluate pipeline health, sourcing effectiveness, and process efficiency; apply insights to improve outcomes within your scope
• Stay informed on industry trends, market insights, and emerging recruiting practices to enhance effectiveness
• Contribute to recruiting initiatives and process improvements related to systems, workflows, tools, and candidate or hiring manager experience
• Share best practices and provide guidance to peers and hiring teams to support overall recruiting effectiveness

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a cash-based incentive plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, with 100% of monthly premiums covered for team members, and 85%+ employer-paid premiums for other coverage tiers that include dependents
• Up to $2,000 annual funding toward HSA accounts
• Medical, transit, dependent care FSA
• Infertility coverage offered on all medical plans
• Generous parental leave program and flexible return options
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to $4,000 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other mental health and wellness perks
• Paid holidays, annual shutdown week, PTO, and volunteer time-off (VTO) packages
• Paid 5-week sabbatical leave after 10 years of employment
• Annual continuous learning benefit up to $1,000 per person, per fiscal year
• Up to $300 flexible reimbursement to support setup of new team member's work-from-home environment
• Generous team member merchandise discount
• Valuable extras: identity theft protection, subsidized parking, monthly wellness, pet insurance, accident & critical illness insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed