Field Recruiter (Manufacturing)

Socket.dev; Saltillo (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

Ashley Furniture is seeking a Field Recruiter to drive candidate flow through field activities and execute recruiting strategies to meet staffing needs. The role maintains local community presence to understand applicant competition and collaborates with leadership to stay competitive.

The position involves screening, interviewing, and placing workers, while updating the ATS and supporting hiring processes. A background in staffing or HR and strong community relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with hands-on staffing experience or a bachelor's degree in HR, business, or communications.
• 1–3 years of background in volume hiring, field recruitment, or human resources.
• Optional SHRM or HRCI certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the business to understand current and anticipated staffing needs and develop field recruiting strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, and universities to support field recruiting.
• Attend community events to identify potential candidates and expand the recruiting network.
• Source qualified candidates via databases, networking, job fairs, referrals, and ATS communications.
• Post job openings on relevant sites and ensure marketing materials are distributed in the market.
• Screen applicants and inform them about duties, compensation, benefits, schedules, and growth opportunities.

Skills

Field recruiting experience

Volume hiring

HR generalist experience

ATS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/business/communications

High school diploma with staffing experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where InnovationMeetsComfort

WhoAre We:

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

Summary:

The Field Recruiter is a self-directed role that supports the organization by driving candidate flow through various field activities. This position will develop and execute field recruiting strategies that enable the company to meet current and/or anticipated staffing needs. The Field Recruiter maintains a presence in the community that aids in the understanding of the applicant competition in the surrounding area; this position will communicate this information and collaborate with the business to develop strategies to keep us competitive in the employment market. This position also performs activities that include screening, interviewing and placing workers in appropriate positions and updating the Application Tracking System (ATS) appropriately.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the business to gain an understanding of current and anticipated staffing needs; develop and execute field recruiting strategies to meet those needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations and agencies, area job centers, area high schools, trade schools, technical schools and colleges and universities to aid in the execution of field recruiting strategies.
• Attend community events such as festivals, parades, sporting events, etc., reaching out to potential candidates as appropriate.
• Develop relationships that can aid in the development of a network of resources to help expand the candidate flow.
• Remain active on social media forums and employ other creative methods that reach potential candidates.
• Lead and organize local and industry job fairs, as well as career fairs and events at local high school, college and university campuses.
• Effectively source qualified job candidates via computer databases, networking, internet recruiting resources, job fairs, employee referrals, etc.
• Outreach to candidates in the ATS via email, text and phone calls to assess interest, screen, schedule interview or invite to facility to complete interviewing process.
• Post on free sites such as state job service site, school sites and social media sites, where not posted by third-party recruiting advertising agency.
• Ensure marketing materials such as flyers, posters and yard signs are posted in the market.
• Interview job applicants to pre-screen for job qualifications and obtain information regarding candidate work history, training, education or job skill. Inform applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
• Review employment applications and requisitions to match applicants with job requirements; refer qualified job applicants to managers for interview and tour.
• Assist in hiring employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma with hands-on staffing experience, or a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or communications.
• One to three years of background in volume hiring, field recruitment, or human resources.
• Optional credentials: SHRM or HRCI certification

Shift: 1st

Compensation: Salaried (TBD)

Work Environment:

If MFG/DC:

• This positionis located inan active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and safety shoes.

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

Corporate Social Responsibility