Recruiter

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Brothers is seeking a results-driven Recruiter to identify, attract and assess talent while developing strong partnerships with the business and HR. The ideal candidate will deliver an energetic candidate experience and partner with hiring managers to meet workforce needs.

Based in the United States, the role requires 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, proficiency with ATS and sourcing through LinkedIn and networks, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions with urgency

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with business and HR.
• Deliver an engaging candidate experience.
• Proficient with ATS and sourcing via LinkedIn and networks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and HR to understand workforce needs and recruitment strategies.
• Lead intake meetings to clarify role expectations and qualifications.
• Create engaging, market-ready job descriptions.
• Post positions across relevant online job boards and company sites.
• Source candidates via resume databases, LinkedIn, and networks.
• Screen resumes and identify best-fit candidates.
• Build talent pipelines and maintain relationships.
• Coordinate interviews and schedule virtual and onsite meetings.
• Manage candidate communications and offer processes.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Talent identification

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Interview coordination

ATS usage

Tools

ATS

Workday

Job description

Johnson Brothers is a national family-owned wine, spirits and beer distributor. Johnson Brothers has been providing exceptional service to our customers since 1953, representing the world's most famous brands in the beverage industry. Job Description: We are looking for a Recruiter that stands apart from the crowd. An ideal candidate excels at talent identification, attraction and assessment, and is committed to developing deep partnerships with the business and within HR. Providing an energetic experience for candidates, hiring managers, and co-workers is the most important skill you will bring to this position. Must sit in St. Paul, MN or Dallas, TX

Job Description

• Partner with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Lead comprehensive intake meetings with hiring teams to clarify role expectations, qualifications, and hiring goals.
• Create clear, engaging, and market-ready job descriptions that attract qualified candidates.
• Post open positions across relevant online job boards, company career sites, internal platforms, and niche recruiting channels.
• Source qualified candidates through resume databases, LinkedIn, professional networks, and other recruiting tools.
• Review resumes and identify candidates who align with position requirements and organizational needs.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and relationship-building.
• Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with the role.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, including scheduling virtual and onsite meetings.
• Manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process, including interview updates, feedback, and timely status notifications.
• Facilitate offer processes by extending verbal offers and preparing offer documentation.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience through consistent follow-up, professionalism, and clear communication.

Position Requirements

• Must be a proactive, motivated go-getter with a passion for connecting talent with opportunities.
• Manage a high volume of open requisitions across multiple departments and prioritize recruiting efforts based on business needs and hiring urgency.
• 5 years+ of experience as a full-cycle recruiter or in a Human Resources role.
• Effectively manage shifting priorities, changing hiring demands, and competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of service to hiring managers and candidates.
• Balance proactive sourcing, candidate engagement, interview coordination, and offer management across multiple roles simultaneously.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Workday a plus!
• Previous experience sourcing candidates through internet research, recruiting tools, and creative networking.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with hiring managers, HR partners, and candidates.
• A team player who brings positive energy, professionalism, and finesse in all circumstances.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience and representing the organization with integrity and enthusiasm.

Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time

Johnson Brothers is a single-family owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor, led by Michael and Todd Johnson. Founded in 1953 by their father, Lynn Johnson, the company has grown into one of the largest wholesale distribution companies in the United States, operating across 20 states. Johnson Brothers partners with top-tier suppliers to deliver a world-class portfolio and exceptional customer service. The company remains rooted in its founding values of integrity, innovation, and excellence. For the third year in a row, Newsweek has named Johnson Brothers one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025. Learn more at johnsonbrothers.com | LinkedIn | Instagram.