Recruiter

The Recruiter will report to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, and serve as a key recruiting partner for the 1-800-Flowers.com family of brands. The recruiter will work closely in partnership with business leaders as well as HR and EHS business partners. This position will also play a critical role in developing partnerships within the local community to increase awareness and visibility of open positions, establish talent pipelines, and increase brand awareness. High Volume recruiting experience strongly preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle recruiting process, including screening resumes and interviewing candidates
• Partner with Business leaders and Talent Acquisition team to execute recruiting strategies and acquire top-performing talent
• Determine applicant qualifications by pre-screening applicants, analyzing responses, and comparing qualifications to job requirements
• Provide a high-quality experience for every potential candidate through effective communication and consistent follow-through
• Track and report on hires per week for management and other reports as requested
• Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges/universities, employment agencies, recruiters, media and internet resources
• Leverage online recruiting resources, recent market developments, social media and other business resources to build talent pipeline
• Assist with Employment Center operations as needed, especially during peak seasonal hiring.
• Assist with new hire orientations on weekly or as-needed basis; maintain current new hire orientation materials and presentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
• Organize and attend job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities
• Maintain reasonable and reliable attendance as well as business casual attire
• Work extended hours, including weekends during peak season

Core Competencies

• Achievement Drive (performance and deliverables)
• Growth Mindset (hard work results in positive outcomes – open to learning)
• Problem Analysis (anticipate/identify problems and work toward solutions)
• Enterprise Insight (support the enterprise, big picture thinking)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience preferred
• 1-3 years of full lifecycle recruitment experience in a fast-paced, high growth environment required
• Spanish bilingual strongly preferred
• Experience recruiting in a manufacturing or distribution environment with high seasonal demands preferred
• Demonstrate and maintain a positive and professional manner
• Manage time efficiently and effectively
• Self-motivated to exceed expectations and drive results; ability to work independently
• Ability to build rapport quickly, take a consultative approach and advise hiring managers and interviewers on recruiting best practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills