What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Recruiter position at Spherion?
At Prime Retail Services, the Lead Recruiter is a key player in scaling our workforce to meet the
growing demands of our nationwide construction, electrical, and technology deployment
projects. This role leads recruitment strategy and execution to ensure we attract and retain top
talent across skilled trades, project management, field services, and corporate functions. The
ideal candidate brings a strong track record of recruiting within the retail construction or
commercial services industry, with a deep understanding of the pace, complexity, and
specialized talent needs of our work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for key positions across retail construction, electrical
services, technology deployment, and corporate teams.
- Supervise and mentor recruiting coordinators; ensure alignment to company standards,
goals, and timelines.
- Partner with department heads to develop proactive workforce plans and tailored
sourcing strategies for various geographic markets.
- Develop high-impact sourcing channels that reflect industry best practices, including
skilled trades networks, construction talent platforms, and strategic partnerships.
- Champion employer branding initiatives and market opportunities through job boards,
social media, and industry-specific channels.
- Source and engage active and passive talent through online tools, networking, and
industry referrals.
- Conduct competency-based interviews and support hiring managers in consistent,
effective interview practices.
- Prioritize diversity and inclusion in sourcing, screening, and hiring practices to support a
strong, well-rounded workforce.
- Collaborate with HR to maintain updated job descriptions that reflect current needs and
- expectations.
- Manage candidate pipelines, scheduling, communication, and feedback loops using
applicant tracking systems.
- Analyze recruiting KPIs, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
- Represent Prime Retail Services at job fairs, trade expos, and workforce development events to
strengthen talent attraction
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Office environment with some noise from office equipment and light pedestrian traffic.
COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent organization and multitasking ability.
- Outstanding communication skills – written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Dependable, self-motivated, professional, resourceful.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years’ experience leading other recruiters.
- Ability to prioritize and complete projects within deadline.
- Ability to travel for recruitment meetings, college visits, and career fairs.
- Hands-on experience with various selection processes like phone interviews and reference checks.
- Ability to conduct different types of interviews (e.g., structured, competency based and behavioral).
- Specific skills: Computer/Microsoft Office, Internet Skills, Marketing.
- Familiarity with HR databases, applicant tracking systems and candidate management systems
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with UKG.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or similar.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time.
- Must be able to operate a computer/laptop.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
- Able to understand and carry out instructions.
