Labor Field Recruiter

Ultipro; Town of Arcadia (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, EAP

Paid Vacation and Holidays off

Employee Discount on home furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

Ashley Wellness Centers

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture is seeking a Labor Field Recruiter to build talent pipelines and partner with local leaders in Arcadia, WI. This role focuses on community outreach, events, and field-based recruiting strategies to fill manufacturing and related roles.

You will develop relationships with schools, job centers, and partners, lead local job fairs, and ensure a strong candidate experience from outreach through onboarding. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 3+ years of recruiting are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, staffing, or related field
• Valid driver’s license (required for field travel)
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness
• Ability to manage time, priorities, and multiple initiatives independently
• Attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical practices
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement principles

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand current and future staffing needs
• Design and execute field recruiting strategies that support those needs
• Share insights on local labor trends and candidate competition to guide hiring decisions
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, job centers, and schools
• Develop a trusted network that expands candidate flow
• Lead and organize local job fairs, industry events, and campus recruiting efforts
• Ensure recruiting marketing materials are visible and effective in the market
• Use social media and grassroots recruiting to connect with potential candidates
• Source qualified candidates using databases, networking, referrals, job fairs, and online resources
• Proactively reach out to candidates via phone, text, and email to assess interest and qualifications
• Schedule interviews or invite candidates onsite
• Conduct pre-screen interviews and clearly explain job duties, pay, benefits, schedules, and growth opportunities
• Review applications and match candidates to job requirements
• Refer qualified candidates to hiring managers for interviews and facility tours
• Assist with hiring decisions and completion of hiring paperwork
• Maintain accurate updates in the ATS and weekly productivity reports

Skills

Influencing

Relationship-building

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

At Ashley, we build extraordinary teams. Come join our team as a Labor Field Recruiter based in Arcadia, WI .

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That’s why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Labor Field Recruiter - Arcadia, WI

What You’ll Do

Be a Strategic Partner

Collaborate with business leaders to understand current and future staffing needs

Design and execute field recruiting strategies that support those needs

Share insights on local labor trends and candidate competition to guide hiring decisions

Be a Community Connector

Build and maintain relationships with:

Community organizations and agencies

Job centers and workforce development partners

High schools, trade schools, technical schools, colleges, and universities

Develop a trusted network that expands and sustains candidate flow

Represent Ashley at community events such as festivals, parades, and sporting events

Create Talent Pipelines in the Field

Lead and organize local job fairs, industry events, and campus recruiting efforts

Ensure recruiting marketing materials (flyers, posters, yard signs) are visible and effective in the market

Use creative outreach methods—including social media and grassroots recruiting—to connect with potential candidates

Deliver a Great Candidate Experience

Source qualified candidates using databases, networking, referrals, job fairs, and online resources

Proactively reach out to candidates via phone, text, and email to:

Assess interest and qualifications

Schedule interviews or invite candidates onsite

Conduct pre-screen interviews and clearly explain:

Job duties and expectations

Pay, benefits, schedules, and working conditions

Growth and advancement opportunities

Support Hiring & Compliance

Review applications and match candidates to job requirements

Refer qualified candidates to hiring managers for interviews and facility tours

Assist with hiring decisions and completion of hiring paperwork

Maintain accurate, timely updates in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and all weekly productivity reports

What Helps You Succeed

Experience & Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience

3+ years of experience in recruiting, staffing, or related field

Valid driver’s license (required for field travel)

Skills That Make a Difference

Strong influencing and relationship-building skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

High emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness

Ability to manage time, priorities, and multiple initiatives independently

Attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills

Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Commitment to confidentiality and ethical practices

Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement principles

How You’ll Work

Independently in the field while staying closely connected to the broader HR and business teams

Actively participating in team meetings, training, and development

Supporting special projects and providing backup when needed

Maintaining reliable attendance and flexibility to attend community events

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll spend your time out in the community, not behind a desk

You’ll build real relationships and see the direct impact of your work

You’ll have autonomy to shape recruiting strategies locally

You’ll help people find jobs that can change their lives

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
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• 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:

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Ashley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and may modify job responsibilities as business needs evolve.

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