Recruitment Administrator

Natural Grocers•Lakewood, CO

2d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Recruiting Administrator is responsible for the coordination and completion of a variety of tasks to support the recruiting process at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC). This includes management of the Applicant Tracking System, administration of the recruitment process, supporting sourcing projects and coordinating the hiring process. Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended. 03/05/2026

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is required
Must have 2 years of related recruitment experience.
Experience maintaining and administering an Applicant Tracking System.
Strong recruiting skills and ability to identify quality candidates.
Strong knowledge of all relevant recruiting and employment laws and regulations.
Ability to work independently; self-motivated with a sense of urgency.
Excellent understanding of the retail environment.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with candidates and employees at every education level.
Good computer skills; ability to develop spreadsheets and reports to analyze division staffing needs.
Excellent collaboration and consensus building skills and strong relationship-building and networking skills.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
Knowledge and shared belief of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage culture and values.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines
Ability to develop, administer and communicate recruiting processes and policies.
This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.

Nice To Haves

ICIMS preferred
Field retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the ATS system functionality, system configuration, system securtity, workflows etc.
Coordinates the hiring process- reviewing job requisitions, applications internal/external job postings
Partners with 3rd party vendors to manage in the operation of the ATS
Provides ATS technical assistance for Store Managers and Store Support Center
Acts as first point of contact for candidates in troubleshooting applications/assessments
Supports Recruiting department with administrative tasks and documentation
Enters and updates candidate information in the candidate tracking system iCIMS
Reviews resumes against open demand and pre-screens candidates
Schedules interviews as required
Coaches managers on the recruiting module/Interview process
Supports new hire orientations
Creates training documents and drafts communications to Store and Home Hiring Managers
Hires temporary staff for store relocations and new stores
On-boards new staff for store relocations, new stores and distribution center
Conducts phone interviews
Trains new managers on recruiting processes
Support Talent Acquisition Strategist in coordinating hiring events and technical support for TA partnerships
Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

Benefits

All Crew Members Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
Paid Nutrition Education
good4u Crew Member Discount
N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
Health and Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match