Agriculture Tech Recruiter & Campus Partnerships

Hragripower; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Agri-Power seeks a Recruiter to build a strong pipeline for service technicians and other roles across multiple states. You will partner with colleges and universities, coordinate student sponsorships, and manage internships and active openings while maintaining a robust employer brand.

The role covers early-career and experienced hires, with responsibilities spanning campus outreach, career fairs, and collaboration with store managers and HR to extend offers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, agriculture, communications or related field.
• 2+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, admissions, education outreach or related role.
• Strong relationship-building and public speaking skills, comfortable presenting to students, educators and industry groups.
• Self-directed and organized, able to manage a multi-state territory and many open positions at once.
• Proficiency with Microsoft O365, social media and applicant tracking or HR software.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and willingness to travel overnight regularly.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with colleges offering associate programs in diesel, ag equipment and ag power technology.
• Promote and manage student sponsorship programs; recruit and track sponsored students from enrollment through graduation and hire.
• Coordinate internships and work-based learning placements with store and service managers.
• Work with manufacturer technician programs to connect stores with partner schools.
• Serve on program advisory boards and keep instructors informed of openings and needs.
• Develop relationships with high school ag teachers, FFA chapters, and CTE programs near stores.
• Represent H&R at career fairs, FFA events, farm shows, classroom visits and shop tours.
• Build awareness of technician, parts and sales careers as a path to a long-term, employee-owned career.
• Recruit experienced professionals for all roles companywide; collaborate with hiring managers on needs and interviews.
• Proactively source passive candidates via job boards, social media, and referrals.
• Extend offers in partnership with HR and hiring managers.
• Manage job postings and applicant pipeline in HR/ATS systems.
• Track recruiting metrics like time to fill and sponsorship outcomes.
• Maintain employer brand across postings, social media, and campus materials.
• Support new-hire onboarding and collect feedback in first 90 days.
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with federal and state employment law.

Skills

Relationship-building

Public speaking

Multi-state travel

Organized

MS Office 365

HR software

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Agriculture

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

HR software

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

H&R Agri-Power seeks a Recruiter to build a strong pipeline for service technicians and other roles across multiple states. You will partner with colleges and universities, coordinate student sponsorships, and manage internships and active openings while maintaining a robust employer brand.

The role covers early-career and experienced hires, with responsibilities spanning campus outreach, career fairs, and collaboration with store managers and HR to extend offers.