Labor Recruiting Manager (Bedding Division)

At Ashley, we will build more than furniture, we build extraordinary teams.

Grow your career on a team that strives to enhance the employee experience at all levels. By joining our Human Resources team, you’ll be a part of a caring community that provides great benefits and resources to our employees, all while thriving in a dynamic environment. 

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

What Will You Do as the Labor Recruiting Manager for the Bedding Division?

• Strategic Talent Acquisition
  • Develop and execute comprehensive recruiting strategies for manufacturing positions including all site based manufacturing and warehouse associates.
  • Partner with plant leadership to forecast staffing needs and create proactive recruiting plans.
  • Build talent pipelines for critical bedding manufacturing positions.
• Bedding Recruiting Team Management
  • Serve as team leader to bedding division recruiters providing ongoing performance management, coaching and leadership to all team members year-round.
• Local Market Expertise
  • Leverage deep knowledge of the Tupelo-Saltillo-Aberdeen corridor talent market.
  • Build relationships with local educational institutions, workforce development agencies, and community organizations.
  • Establish Ashley's presence as an employer of choice in the region through strategic partnerships and community engagement leading to exemplary quality of hire.
• Full-Cycle Recruiting Management
  • Manage end-to-end recruiting process from workforce planning through onboarding.
  • Conduct high-volume recruiting for production positions while maintaining quality standards.
  • Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and selection criteria.
  • Coordinate interview processes and manage candidate communications.
• Manufacturing Industry Focus
  • Utilize specialized knowledge of bedding/mattress manufacturing processes, safety requirements, and skill sets.
  • Recruit for positions requiring experience with foam cutting, spring assembly, quilting operations, and automated manufacturing equipment. y
  • Source candidates with relevant manufacturing certifications and technical expertise.
• Analytics and Reporting
  • Provide weekly reporting on recruiting results with meticulous attention to detail showcasing progress on key recruiting metrics.
• Talent Acquisition Team Strategic Projects
  • Assist in providing cross-functional support as a member of the Talent Acquisition Leadership team through assigned team or individual based strategic projects that improve the candidate, recruiter, employee and stakeholder experience.

Where and How will You Work?

• Based in Saltillo, Mississippi with additional oversight of bedding and foam pouring facility in Verona, MS.
• Combination of office work and manufacturing floor presence.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate recruiting events and candidate interviews.
• Collaborative team environment with emphasis on results and continuous improvement.

What Do You Need?

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 5 years of manufacturing talent acquisition experience.
• Proven success in high-volume recruiting within manufacturing environments.
• Experience recruiting for production, maintenance, and supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with ATS systems and recruiting technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing industry experience, preferably in bedding, furniture, or related sectors.
• Knowledge of North Mississippi talent market and labor dynamics.
• Experience with workforce development partnerships and apprenticeship programs.
• Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) to support diverse workforce.
• Professional certifications in HR or talent acquisition (PHR, SHRM-CP, CIR).

 Critical Competencies:

• Exceptional relationship-building and communication abilities for engaging with diverse candidate populations.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple recruiting initiatives simultaneously.
• Data-driven approach to recruiting with ability to analyze metrics and optimize processes.
• Cultural competency to work effectively in diverse manufacturing environment.
• Resilience and adaptability to thrive in fast-paced manufacturing setting.

How Will You be Measured?

•  Time-to-fill weekly recruiting targets.
• Quality of hire measured through talent retention and hiring manager feedback.
• Hiring manager satisfaction scores and candidate experience ratings.
• Market penetration and talent pipeline development metrics.

Benefits We Offer 

•  Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

•  Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused