Recruiting Specialist

About the role

Wright Service Corp. is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, providing integrated vegetation management, forest management and reforestation, technology solutions, environmental and agricultural sustainability consulting, commercial environmental services, residential and commercial landscaping, tree care, interior plantscaping, and other outdoor and indoor services. The Wright family of companies includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings, and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements. Wright Service Corp. has been employee-owned since 2002 and headquartered in Central Iowa since 1933, when Wright Tree Service was founded by John L. Wright.

Job Summary

The Recruiting Specialist is responsible for full-cycle recruiting support for U.S based positions while working from our Des Moines, IA office. This role partners closely with Hiring Managers to manage ongoing hiring needs across Wright Tree Service.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate recruiting processes for a designated company/division by communicating frequently with hiring managers to understand workforce needs.
• Identify and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods based on the needs of the company/division and industry standards.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to maintain detailed and accurate job postings and hiring criteria.
• Compile and analyze data to make recommendations regarding the most cost-efficient advertising sources to utilize for recruiting.
• Initiate job requisitions for open positions within the Human Resource Information System.
• Carefully coordinate job postings within the Human Resource Information System and place and monitor job postings/advertisements across other channels (online media and print).
• Screens candidates and selects qualified candidates for interviews with hiring managers. Verifies candidate credentials, including experience, certificates, and references.
• Carefully coordinates and assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders, as necessary.
• Carefully coordinates the preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Initiates employment offers under direction of HR Manager and hiring managers using defined business processes and templates in the Human Resource Information System.
• Provides candidate follow-up communications regarding offer and next steps or declined for position.
• Carefully coordinates all pre-employment checks under direction and per policies from HR and Safety/Risk and utilizing the Human Resource Information System or associated systems as determined.
• Actively onboards and orients employees and maintains consistent communication with hiring managers and employees.
• Attends job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities to attract candidates and improve and grow the company’s/division’s network and recruitment brand.
• Complies with laws and regulations and company policies and processes in the application of recruiting practices and programs to ensure legal, fair, and consistent hiring.
• Performs administrative assistant duties for company/division operations leadership as needed.

Other Duties

• Supports, actively participates, and acts in accordance with the Wright family of company’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Complies with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Position requires outside travel up to 5% for recruitment events and onboarding/orientation of employees.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• At least 1 year of high-volume, related industry recruitment experience
• SHRM-CP preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems within the framework of the company’s Human Resource Information System.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and local laws, rules, and regulations applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment and must have a proactive work style along with accountability of duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and departments across company/division.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.
• Strong organizational skills and tendencies; the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects concurrently; extremely detail oriented.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with candidates.
• Ability to read, write, and speak other languages in support of local workforce is highly preferred.