Regional Recruiter

Fastenal•Chanhassen, MN

About The Position

Working as a full-time Regional Recruiter, you will work closely with the Director of Recruiting, Regional Vice President, District Managers, and General Managers in the region to establish a pipeline of qualified candidates who align with Fastenal’s cultural values. You will coordinate recruiting activities and develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, and diversity and community organizations to establish long-lasting partnerships. The position location is flexible and may be based at any Fastenal location in the region. A flexible schedule may be offered after onboarding and training and after meeting performance goals. Fastenal is a distributor of industrial and construction supplies that has grown from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with more than 3,000 servicing locations. The company emphasizes an entrepreneurial culture, employee training, promotion from within, and opportunities for employees to advance.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a current, full, valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located, including completion of any applicable graduated license program, and meet driving record requirements to use a company vehicle as needed.
Have a degree in Business, Marketing, or Human Resources, or one year of recruiting-related work experience.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks with a sense of urgency.
Be able to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Have strong presentation skills and the ability to speak in front of large groups.
Be highly motivated, self-directed, and customer service oriented.
Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Be willing to travel.
Demonstrate the company’s core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Pass the required drug screen, applicable in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam only.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of recruiting technology resources, talent acquisition strategies, and federal contractor requirements.
Experience working with professional associations such as NACE.
Knowledge of University Relations and Recruiting (URR) and how to leverage relationships into long-term talent sources.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with college and university contacts, including career services, employer relations, professors, department heads, student organizations, and athletic departments.
Coordinate and participate in campus recruiting activities, including classroom presentations, networking events, employer panels, career fairs, mock interviews, information sessions, advisory boards, and virtual events.
Post open positions on preferred school network job boards such as Handshake and Simplicity.
Coordinate effective internship programs for entry-level sales and supply chain positions.
Develop relationships with community organizations, including Chambers of Commerce, Workforce Centers, Local Veteran Employer Representatives, professional associations, and diversity organizations.
Maintain recruiting contact information and document recruitment efforts.
Develop an employee referral program to use personal networks to increase awareness of job opportunities.
Manage social media engagement to strengthen Fastenal’s employer brand and create marketing content promoting job opportunities in geographic areas within the region.
Execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates and develop sustainable talent pipelines while maintaining Equal Employment Opportunity practices.
Evaluate regional recruitment activity and talent acquisition best practices, and provide feedback to managers on the effectiveness and return on investment of hiring sources.
Participate in employee development training.
Use technology tools to enhance recruiting efforts.