Recruiter

Knoxville Utilities Board; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking a skilled Recruiter to support our mission of delivering essential utility services to the Knoxville area. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for full-time and student roles, ensuring a positive candidate experience from initial contact to day one.

You’ll also coordinate with hiring managers and maintain hiring reports. The role requires 1–2 years in HR, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office and ATS usage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in Human Resources or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for full-time and student roles, including planning, interviewing, offers, and pre-employment processing.
• Manage recruitment activities through an applicant tracking system, including posting positions and reviewing applications.
• Provide day-to-day operational support by handling new hire paperwork, I-9 processing, candidate communication, and preboarding/offboarding.
• Represent the organization at career fairs and community events to engage and recruit candidates.
• Maintain and update reports related to hiring activities and recruitment processes.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Multitasking

Confidential handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Classification:Business Analyst

Work Hours:40+ hours / week: M - F

About KUB:

KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about connecting people with purpose-driven careers? Join KUB as a Recruiter and play a pivotal role in building the workforce behind the essential services in our community—electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and fiber. As a trusted partner in the hiring process, you’ll help attract top talent and ensure candidates have a seamless and positive experience from first interaction to day one. In this role, you will:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for full-time and student roles, including planning, interviewing, extending offers, pre-employment processing, and ongoing candidate and hiring manager communication.
• Manage recruitment activities through applicant tracking system, including posting positions, reviewing applications, and tracking candidate progress.
• Provide day-to-day operational support by managing new hire paperwork and I-9 processing, handling candidate communication and outreach, and supporting preboarding, offboarding, and other related activities.
• Represent the organization at career fairs and community events to engage and recruit potential candidates.
• Maintain and update reports related to hiring activities and recruitment processes.

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily sedentary and performed in a typical office environment. Duties involve sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing. The role may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items up to 20 pounds. Bending, stooping, or reaching may occasionally be required. Physical demands may vary by position and may occasionally exceed those described above.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Administration, or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Valid driver’s license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience as a Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources Generalist, or in a related HR role
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or other HR software
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, including screening, interviewing, and extending offers
• Experience participating in career fairs and networking events

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer