Recruiter in Knoxville, Tennessee at KARM Stores

Summary

The Recruiter supports the Recruitment Manager by executing the full-cycle recruitment process for KARM Stores. This role partners with hiring managers to attract, recruit, and onboard qualified candidates while delivering an exceptional candidate experience and supporting the organization's Christ-centered mission through effective talent acquisition.

Essential Functions

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Source, recruit, screen, and interview candidates for open positions across the organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and candidate qualifications.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines through job boards, social media, community partnerships, employee referrals, and networking opportunities.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, employment offers, and onboarding activities.
• Represent KARM Stores professionally throughout the recruitment process while promoting the organization's mission, values, and employment opportunities.

Success Factors: Focuses on Setting Vision/Strategy Achieves Results Embraces Communication (360)

Hiring Partnership & Team Collaboration

• Build positive working relationships with hiring managers and department leaders by providing responsive recruitment support and guidance.
• Collaborate with the Recruitment Manager and Team Services staff to ensure consistent hiring practices and positive candidate experiences.
• Support a Christ-centered culture by demonstrating servant leadership, professionalism, integrity, and respect in every interaction.
• Assist with hiring events, career fairs, community outreach, and other recruitment initiatives.
• Contribute to departmental projects and organizational priorities as assigned.

Success Factors: Leads Culture Embraces Communication (360) Develops Team

Recruitment Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Ensure recruitment documentation complies with employment laws, organizational policies, and hiring procedures.
• Coordinate background checks, reference checks, onboarding paperwork, and pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive applicant and employment information.
• Support consistent and efficient recruitment processes through attention to detail and operational excellence.

Success Factors: Attains Operational Excellence Exercises Good Judgment Achieves Results

Continuous Improvement & Professional Development

• Monitor recruitment activities and provide feedback to improve hiring processes and candidate experience.
• Learn and apply new recruiting strategies, sourcing techniques, and employment best practices.
• Participate in professional and spiritual development opportunities to strengthen recruiting effectiveness.
• Assist with recruitment reporting, special projects, and other Team Services initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational priorities.

Success Factors: Practices Critical Thinking Displays Personal Insights & Growth Achieves Results

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or customer service experience preferred.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), Microsoft Office, and online recruiting platforms preferred.
• Basic knowledge of employment law, interviewing techniques, and recruitment best practices preferred.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, interview, and evaluate candidates effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems, recruiting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders, candidates, and team members.
• Commitment to servant leadership, continuous improvement, professionalism, and the mission and values of KARM Stores.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel occasionally to store locations, career fairs, hiring events, and community outreach activities.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout office and retail environments during interviews and recruitment events.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to operate computers and standard office technology for extended periods.

Work Schedule and Required Hours

Full time; MondayFriday, 40+ hours per week. Occasional evenings or Saturdays may be required based on hiring needs and events.