Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiter in Birmingham, AL is responsible for executing full-cycle recruitment, partnering with Operations to identify staffing needs, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.

This role supports talent pipeline development and compliance with applicable laws and company policies while delivering a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders. Experience with ATS platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a multi-state environment.
• Experience recruiting for hourly, exempt, non-exempt, and management roles.
• Knowledge of recruitment laws and onboarding processes.
• Experience using ATS platforms, with HIRE (Kwantek) familiarity a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations to identify current and future hiring needs.
• Post and manage job openings and monitor applicant flow.
• Conduct sourcing, screening, and interviewing of applicants.
• Develop partnerships with local organizations to support talent pipelines.
• Own onboarding processes including background checks and orientation.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Interviewing

ATS platforms

Communication

Time management

Tools

HIRE/Kwantek ATS

Job description

Recruiter

Position Summary

The Recruiter is responsible for executing full-cycle recruitment, partnering with Operations to identify and fill staffing needs, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for new hires. This role supports talent pipeline development and compliance with all applicable laws and company policies while providing a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting

• Partner with Operations to determine current and future hiring needs.
• Post and manage all job openings for assigned regions and monitor applicant flow.
• Facilitate local hiring events as needed to support recruiting efforts.
• Conduct sourcing, screening, and interviewing of qualified applicants for open positions.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local community organizations to support talent pipelines.
• Strategize staffing solutions to address operational needs while ensuring compliance and alignment with company standards.
• Conduct market analysis to maintain competitive advantage in attracting and retaining talent.

Onboarding

• Initiate and track background checks and drug screenings for new hires, escalating any anomalies to the Regional HR Manager.
• Conduct weekly new hire orientation, including uniform distribution, initial HR onboarding, and acting as the first point of contact for new employees.
• Process and verify onboarding documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Collect and verify required identification, state guard licenses, and certifications as required by state regulations or client contracts.
• Ensure Operations teams receive timely new hire information for scheduling training and post assignments.

Additional Duties

• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with managers and employees at all levels.
• Refer complex HR matters to the Regional HR Manager for guidance and resolution.
• Gather documentation and submit to the Regional HR Manager for employee terminations, suspensions, demotions, disciplinary actions, and reductions in force, ensuring legal compliance and consistent application of policies.
• Conduct exit interviews for hourly employees and share feedback with the Regional Leadership Team.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry related to pay changes, promotions, new hires, transfers, and terminations in internal systems and tracking spreadsheets.
• Maintain organized and compliant employee files.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, government regulations, and client contractual requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high-volume or multi-state environment.
• Experience recruiting across various levels, including hourly, exempt, non-exempt, and management roles.
• Experience using ATS platforms; familiarity with HIRE (formerly Kwantek) is a plus.
• Experience in the security industry is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws related to recruitment and onboarding.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate evaluation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with hiring managers, HR partners, and candidates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and video interviewing platforms.

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