Senior Recruiting & Retention Specialist

Sportsman Boats Mfg.•Summerville, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Sr. Human Resources Specialist is responsible for bringing our company story to life and sharing what's possible by learning, building, and growing a career at Sportsman Boats & Phenom Yachts. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands that recruiting sales based, is passionate about the company they work for and is willing to go above and beyond to build strong pipelines and develop meaningful employee experiences. This individual will play a critical role in both attracting talent and enhancing employee engagement and retention, serving as a key driver of our workforce strategy.

Requirements

Proven experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or high-volume sourcing
Strong understanding of the recruiting process - and the persistence that comes with it
Comfortable with outreach, follow-up, and influencing candidates
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Experience with compliance in recruiting and hiring practices
Skilled in communications and marketing tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities and programs simultaneously
Self-motivated, hungry, and driven to exceed expectations
Minimum 5 years Recruiting or Human Resources experience
Outgoing, diverse, creative, positive, personable attitude; non-judgmental, open-minded
Passionate about helping people; ethical; high level of integrity and confidentiality
Knowledge of federal and state HR laws
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Advanced expertise in conducting several types of interviews
Ability to cultivate relationships, promote Sportsman Boats & Phenom Yachts and follow up with candidates

Nice To Haves

7 years Recruiting or Human Resources experience
HR experience in a manufacturing or construction environment
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
Experience working in a self-funded benefits plan
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting across exempt & non-exempt roles in a growing environment
Proactively source candidates using tools like Indeed Smart Sourcing, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, community networking events, and outreach strategies
Utilize proactive communications, text messaging, and follow-up techniques to convert passive candidates
Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines through continuous sourcing and engagement
Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and drive efficient hiring decisions
Ensure all recruiting practices align with federal, state, and local compliance standards and company policies
Learn and confidently communicate the company’s story, culture, and value proposition
Leverage social media, geofencing, and creative outreach strategies to attract talent
Create recruiting and engagement materials
Support and enhance the company’s employer brand
Plan and execute employee events, engagement initiatives, and communication campaigns
Design and distribute internal newsletters and communications
Support programs that strengthen culture, morale, and retention
Coordinate and manage training program
Schedule and support leadership development and certifications
Lead internship program
Own and continuously improve the new hire orientation experience
Ensure a smooth, organized, and welcoming onboarding process for all employees
Launch onboarding development, and engagement surveys