What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiter position at Build-A-Bear?
At Build-A-Bear we believe in the power of imagination, creativity, and memorable experiences. Our mission is to add a little more heart to life by creating unique experiences, lasting connections, and beloved memories that create lasting emotional connections. We are a multi-channel, site-based experience and entertainment company, with diversified categories and consumer segments. We are seeking a strategic and inspirational Recruiter to join our dynamic team.
As a professional Recruiter, you'll be at the heart of connecting top talent with the right opportunities. You will take the lead in sourcing, screening, scheduling, and hiring candidates - building high-performing teams while ensuring a seamless hiring experience. Your expertise will directly shape our success by bringing in the right people for the right roles.
Responsibilities:
- Source candidates
- Screen resumes and applications
- Prescreen candidates
- Coordinate interviews
- Own the candidate experience
- Ensure compliance
- Pre-employment testing
- Maintain recruitment metrics
- Promote the Build-A-Bear brand
- Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies
- Support all phases of the recruitment strategy and process
- Negotiate job offers
- Identify internal candidates
- Participate in job fairs and hiring events that are aligned with staffing needs
- Manages ATS; ensures all open positions are posted and follows up in closing when a candidate is hired
Required Qualifications:
- 3 years of recruiting experience
- Comfortable using an ATS, social media platforms, CRM systems, skills and assessment platforms, communication tools, mobile recruiting apps, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources
- Previous experience in a retail organization
Behavioral Traits for Success:
- Strong ability to make connections and put others at ease quickly
- Driven to achieve outstanding results
- Enjoys meeting and interacting with new people
- Displays strong initiative and self-direction
- Maintains a positive outlook when encountering challenging circumstances
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Recommends opportunities for improvement
- Self-disciplined approach to getting things done
- Managing several priorities at once at a relatively quick pace without becoming frustrated
Working Environment:
- Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
- Hybrid work schedule
Your Performance Will be Measured On Your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:
- Time management
- Communication
- Volume of qualified candidates
- Number of passive candidates
- Time to fill
- Use of tools, processes, and systems
- Consistent quality interactions with candidates and employees
- Stakeholder feedback
