Recruiter

Mills Properties•St. Louis, MO

7d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Recruiter plays a vital role in supporting the success of our communities by attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent across all levels of the organization. In partnership with hiring managers and HR leadership, this position oversees the full candidate and employee lifecycle—from application and interviewing through onboarding. With a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and culture, the Recruiter ensures fair and consistent hiring practices, enhances the candidate experience, and helps cultivate a welcoming and high-performing workplace. This role also supports community-focused hiring initiatives and represents the company at job fairs and outreach events to strengthen our talent pipeline and reflect the diverse communities we serve. The Recruiter reports to the HR Director and is based at our Home Office in St. Louis, Missouri. Annual salary $60,000, based on experience

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding
Ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously while maintaining a positive candidate experience
Proficiency using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage requisitions, candidates, and workflows
Experience sourcing candidates through a variety of channels, including job boards, referrals, social media, and networking
Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and HR leadership
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to coach and guide managers through the hiring process and best practices
Professional presence when representing the organization internally and externally
Working knowledge of employment laws and compliant hiring practices (EEO, ADA, Fair Housing, background screening requirements)
Ability to apply consistent, equitable hiring practices across all roles
High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Experience coordinating pre-employment screening, background checks, and onboarding processes
Ability to prepare offer letters and support equitable compensation discussions within established guidelines
Experience writing or updating job descriptions
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support broader HR initiatives as needed
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to take on special projects
Exemplifies Mills Properties Core Values

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and execution of Mill’s Recruiting Strategy in partnership with HR leadership
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal management teams to understand specific goals, roles and recruiting challenges
Utilize knowledge of multiple recruiting sources and execute innovative recruiting strategies to find quality candidates. Proactively source open positions through various means, including job fairs, cold-calling, social media, advertising, searching on-line resume databases, internet postings, networking with professional and community organizations, vocational/technical schools/colleges/universities and referrals, and more
Maintain database of candidate records, including active and passive prospects, hired, and other candidate relationships
Participate in industry events (SLAA) and conferences to build relationships with potential candidates and stay up-to-date on industry trends
Monitor social media presence related to talent acquisition and provide suggestions for improvement as needed
Facilitate the interview process and provide hands-on day-to-day recruiting support
Provide general assistance to managers on the interviewing/hiring process and the promotion or transfer of current employees to authorized vacancies
Conduct job analysis on new or existing jobs; formulate recommendations on placement of the job within the salary structure; write reports and job descriptions
Coordinate and manage pre-employment screening processes, including background checks and drug screenings; review results and make final determinations regarding candidate eligibility for hire
Collaborate with hiring managers and the Director of HR to calculate and extend equitable compensation offers, ensuring alignment with internal pay structures and market competitiveness
Prepare and issue formal offer letters; oversee the onboarding process upon clearance of pre-employment requirements
Design and facilitate New Hire Orientation sessions to ensure a smooth and engaging onboarding experience
Conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback to identify trends and recommend improvements to the employee experience
Serve as the liaison for Indeed, Rippling Recruiting and other vendors as needed
Maintain and update onboarding documents, forms, and internal resources to ensure compliance and consistency across all new hire processes
Lead the creation and design of recruitment marketing materials for job fairs and hiring events
Serve as the Superuser for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including configuration, workflow management, and user support to ensure optimal functionality and efficiency
Develop and conduct training initiatives for hiring managers, including interview best practices and compliance-focused hiring techniques, to promote consistency and reduce bias in the hiring process
Promote utilization of customized interview guides tailored to each position, equipping hiring teams with structured, role-specific questions to ensure a fair and effective evaluation of candidates
Provide support on a variety of HR initiatives and special projects as needed, contributing to cross-functional goals and ensuring department-wide alignment
Serve as a flexible resource within the HR team, assisting with additional tasks and organizational initiatives to meet evolving business needs
Abide by Mills policies and procedures and laws pertaining to Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc