RECRUITING & RETENTION SPECIALIST | FULL-TIME

Fly Naples; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost medical and dental coverage

Vacation, personal leave, sick time, &

Annual incentive award

Tuition reimbursement up to $7,000 per

Employee wellness program

Best Places to Work in Southwest

Job summary

Naples Airport Authority is seeking a Recruiting & Retention Specialist to support recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement and retention initiatives. You will work with employees and department leaders to attract qualified candidates, coordinate onboarding, and enhance HR processes.

The role suits an organized, personable individual who takes initiative and improves the employee experience. Responsibilities include managing full-cycle recruitment, coordinating onboarding, building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, employee engagement, retention, or related HR functions.
• Experience coordinating recruitment, onboarding, employee programs, and HR initiatives.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or comparable HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, and related HR technology.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, recruitment practices, and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including postings, sourcing, screenings, interviews, references, and hiring coordination.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, onboarding, orientation, and 30-, 60-, 90-day check-ins.
• Build partnerships with schools, professional organizations, and community agencies for recruitment and workforce development.
• Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, retention, wellness programs, events, and communications.
• Coordinate internship program recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and activities.
• Maintain recruitment records, employee information, and HR systems.
• Develop and improve HR processes, forms, and automated workflows.
• Maintain Employee Hub and other digital resources.
• Analyze recruitment and engagement data to identify trends and improvements.
• Update job descriptions; assist with HR initiatives and departmental projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Naples Airport Authority serves the community with a purpose of providing a safe, efficient, and financially sustainable airport that best serves the overall interests of the community.

THE POSITION

We are looking for a Recruiting & Retention Specialist to support recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention initiatives at Naples Airport Authority.

As part of our Human Resources team, this position works closely with employees and department leaders to attract qualified candidates, coordinate employee programs, and improve HR processes. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, personable, detail-oriented, and enjoys taking initiative and finding ways to improve the employee experience.

Some of the position duties include:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screenings, interviews, reference checks, and hiring coordination.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, new hire onboarding, orientation, and 30-, 60-, and 90-day employee check-ins.
• Build partnerships with schools, professional organizations, and community agencies to support recruitment and workforce development.
• Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, retention, and wellness programs, including events and employee communications.
• Coordinate the Authority’s internship program, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and program activities.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, employee information, and HR systems.
• Develop and improve HR processes, procedures, forms, and automated workflows.
• Maintain employee communication platforms, including the Employee Hub and other digital resources.
• Analyze recruitment and engagement data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Maintain and update job descriptions and assist with HR initiatives and departmental projects.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience considered.
• Minimum of two years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, employee engagement, retention, or related Human Resources functions preferred.
• Experience coordinating recruitment, onboarding, employee programs, and HR initiatives.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or comparable HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, and related HR technology.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, recruitment practices, and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience improving HR processes, coordinating employee programs, or analyzing HR data preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or related HR certification preferred.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a driving record meeting Authority standards required.

REASONS TO APPLY

• Excellent benefits package, including $0 cost to employees for medical and dental coverage.
• Vacation, personal leave, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Annual incentive award and career development programs.
• Tuition and education reimbursement up to $7,000 a year.
• Employee wellness program with activities and incentives.
• Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Southwest Florida!

Starting Salary: $73,213 annually