Campus Recruiter - Midwest

Hajoca Corporation, the nation's largest privately owned wholesale distributor in the plumbing, heating, and industrial supply industry, is seeking a bright and talented Campus Recruiter to support its growing recruiting needs in the Midwest.

About the role

This position supports the company's national Management Development Program by recruiting and evaluating entry-level and experienced college graduates. The Campus Recruiter will plan and implement recruiting campaigns, develop evaluation materials, and analyze recruiting and retention statistics. Based in Chicago, Minneapolis, Cleveland, or Milwaukee, this role requires approximately 20-25% overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Determine recruiting strategy for assigned regions; work with region managers to establish recruiting goals.
• Establish candidate qualifications by developing knowledge, skill, and screening questions.
• Conduct applicant screenings, resume searches, and interviews.
• Coordinate the pre-employment assessment process, including applicant tracking and reporting.
• Identify recruiting sources by studying college programs and demographics, interviewing college career services staff and faculty, and matching job requirements with likely candidate sources.
• Participate in on-campus recruiting events.
• Contact non-college sources to provide organization information, opportunities, and benefits; make presentations and maintain rapport.
• Extend employment offers by selling organization values, strengths, and opportunities; negotiate final terms with selected candidates.
• Develop recruiting presentations by collecting, designing, and preparing written and visual materials.
• Write and coordinate web page content, brochures, and other recruiting materials.
• Use applicant tracking software and CRM to post jobs and maintain candidate files per company requirements.
• Use onboarding software to complete new hire activities and maintain personnel files.
• Answer inquiries from Mentors and Region Managers about program expectations, training resources, and requirements.
• Initiate verbal and written communication to Mentors and Region Managers to maintain relationships and solve problems.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize recruiting and retention data and trends for periodic meetings and trainings with senior leaders and Region Managers; recommend program changes to maximize effectiveness.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Recruit mid-career management candidates as needed.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, approximately 8 am to 5 pm, with 25% overnight travel for off-site recruiting and other events.

Pay

Annual pay range: $70,000–$100,000 (based on experience).

Benefits

• Annual base salary and profit sharing.
• Comprehensive benefits program including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription coverage.
  • 401(k) and retirement cash account plans.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Recruiting experience as a primary job responsibility.
• Knowledge of staffing, recruiting practices, interviewing techniques, and candidate assessment.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong written communication and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking and onboarding systems, document creation, MS Office, PowerPoint, and email.
• Ability to travel and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Social media expertise.
• Experience recruiting college graduates for a Management Training Program.

Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening and successful completion of a criminal background investigation.