What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiter position at T. Parker Host?
We are always looking for great people who share our commitment to excellent service and value our Core Principles. If you’re interested in joining our team but don’t see a listing that fits your background, please complete the General Application.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
T. Parker Host is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
Title: Recruiter
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Company: T. Parker Host
Reports To: Human Resources Manager
Supervises: N/A
Core Principles: All team members must demonstrate an ability to adhere and understand the core principles of the company. This team member must be able to provide value and depth to the Core Principles of Host.
This position blends strategic recruiting with hands-on HR support, ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains a high-performing workforce aligned with HOST’s core principles.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
By submitting your application, you are explicitly consenting to receive text message updates and communications from HOST Human Resources concerning the job opportunity to which you are applying. Data & msg rates may apply. Should you not wish to receive texts from HOST Human Resources, simply reply to any text you receive with STOP.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
T. Parker Host is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
Title: Recruiter
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Company: T. Parker Host
Reports To: Human Resources Manager
Supervises: N/A
Core Principles: All team members must demonstrate an ability to adhere and understand the core principles of the company. This team member must be able to provide value and depth to the Core Principles of Host.
- Our people are our greatest assets.
- Their safety is our top priority.
- We provide exceptional service.
- We believe every relationship is important.
- We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets.
- We know today's opportunities are tomorrow's growth.
- We conduct all business with integrity.
- We build on our legacy.
This position blends strategic recruiting with hands-on HR support, ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains a high-performing workforce aligned with HOST’s core principles.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across exempt and non-exempt roles
- Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and workforce plans
- Source candidates using traditional and nontraditional methods (career fairs, community events, online platforms, networking)
- Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidates for fit and capability
- Coordinate background checks, assessments, and reference checks
- Extend offers and manage pre-employment processes
- Maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs
- Manage internal transfer and promotion processes
- Conduct new hire orientation and ensure a seamless onboarding experience
- Partner with operations to ensure readiness for new hires (scheduling, communication, documentation)
- Support employee engagement initiatives and retention efforts
- Administer HR policies, procedures, and programs
- Support performance management processes and coaching initiatives
- Provide employee relations support, including conflict resolution and investigations
- Conduct exit interviews and provide insights to leadership
- Assist with benefits administration and employee communications
- Maintain HRIS data integrity (ADP Workforce Now preferred) and generate reports
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Partner with leadership to improve hiring efficiency and workforce planning
- Coordinate with marketing on recruiting campaigns and branding initiatives
- Participate in HR projects, workforce planning, and departmental initiatives
- Travel between Louisiana terminals (:30%) to support operations
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- 2 years of HR and/or recruiting experience (full-cycle recruiting strongly preferred)
- Experience with HRIS and ATS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, operations-driven environment
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
- High attention to detail and sound judgment when handling sensitive information
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Occasional work in an industrial/terminal environment
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed
- Travel up to :30% between locations