Recruiter and Onboarding Specialist

Knox Area Rescue Minist•Knoxville, TN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

KARM Stores is looking for a Recruiter & Onboarding Specialist to help attract, hire, and welcome great people into their mission-driven organization. This role supports the full-cycle hiring process for assigned store locations and departments, while also helping ensure new hires have a smooth, organized, and positive onboarding experience. The ideal candidate is highly organized, people-focused, and passionate about connecting the right people to the right opportunities. KARM Stores is the retail arm of Knox Area Rescue Ministries, where every role supports a greater mission of serving people in need throughout the community, making a real difference. Joining the team means becoming part of work that is bigger than retail, contributing to a mission of hope, dignity, and transformation across East Tennessee by building teams that support this purpose.

Requirements

Experience in recruiting, staffing, talent acquisition, onboarding, HR support, or a related field
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and professionalism
Strong follow-through and attention to detail
The ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Comfort using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and hiring or HR systems
Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, nonprofit, high-volume hiring, or multi-location recruiting is preferred
Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage recruiting activity for assigned stores, departments, or regions
Review applications and move qualified candidates through the hiring process
Conduct candidate outreach by phone, email, text, and other approved platforms
Complete initial candidate screenings to evaluate qualifications, availability, and job fit
Coordinate phone, virtual, and in-person interviews with hiring leaders
Maintain timely follow-up with applicants and deliver a positive candidate experience
Partner with store and department leaders to understand staffing needs and hiring priorities
Monitor open requisitions and candidate pipelines to support hiring efficiency
Support hiring events, job fairs, community recruiting efforts, and store-based hiring initiatives
Assist with job posting updates and maintain accurate advertisement content in recruiting systems
Document candidate activity and hiring progress accurately in approved systems
Support the onboarding process from offer acceptance through first-day readiness
Communicate with new hires regarding orientation details, required documents, start dates, and first-day instructions
Assist with new hire paperwork, onboarding steps, and system readiness
Coordinate or facilitate portions of orientation as assigned
Track onboarding completion and follow up on missing items or barriers to start
Partner with HR and leadership teams to help create a smooth transition from candidate to employee
Support early retention efforts by helping new hires feel prepared, welcomed, and connected