Regional Retail Recruiter

Natural Grocers•Denver, CO

6d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Recruiting Manager, the Recruiter is responsible for forecasting, sourcing, recruiting and interviewing for positions as assigned by NGVC stores, the Home Office and the Distribution Center. This position will assist with the implementation of recruiting initiatives that build bench strength, reduce turnover and ensure compliance with all application and federal state laws. Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended. 12/30/2025

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is required
3-5 years of experience recruiting exempt and non-exempt level candidates
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
Excellent understanding of the retail environment
Ability to effectively communicate with candidates and employees at every education level
Proficient computer skills with ability to develop spreadsheets and reports to analyze division staffing needs
Excellent collaboration and consensus building skills
Strong relationship-building/networking ability and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Knowledge and shared belief of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage culture and values
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks for timely completion

Nice To Haves

Field retail experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides support, training and direction to new staff members
Manages new store recruiting processes to completion
Develops reports through multiple applications including Dayforce and iCims to determine trends and other information to assist with recruiting initiatives
Coordinates job fairs in order to source potential store level candidates in high-needs markets
Identifies quality and high potential candidates for store management
Meets regularly with the Recruiting Manager, VP of HR and Regional Managers to identify staffing needs
Provides quality candidates to the Regional Managers for final selection of all Store Manager positions
Assists Store Managers throughout the hiring process including background checks and any other pre-employment assessments
Creates and presents innovative recruitment techniques, strategy and avenues including social media
Reports weekly and monthly to the Recruiting Manager on staffing needs, turnover, trends, opportunities and other recruiting-related issues for his/her assigned area
Coaches Store Managers on quality interviewing and selection practices
Adopts stores, ensuring compliance with all recruiting and employment laws and regulations
Sources for candidates using a variety of techniques including networking, advertising, job fairs
Partners with Store Managers to address store level comments or concerns for better retention
Coordinates training needs by communicating with the Training Manager and Travel Departments
Travels up to 50% of the time on average, and as much as needed to meet company growth objectives