Strategic Recruiter | Build Talent Pipelines & Travel

UNKNOWN; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Southwest is seeking a Recruiter to identify, source, and select employees. The role includes supporting both corporate and field locations, maintaining job boards, and handling candidate eligibility checks, with travel up to 50%.

The position emphasizes building recruiting pipelines, collaborating with leadership, and ensuring compliant, timely hiring processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in recruiting, preferably supporting both corporate and field locations.
• Must have 1-2 years experience as an in-house recruiter.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (HR, communications, business, or similar).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.
• Sourcing certification (LinkedIn or similar).

Responsibilities

• Recruits for specialized positions across the organization, through participation in/with professional organizations and affiliations, networking and cold calling.
• Partners with Recruiting leadership and management to support strategic business recruiting initiatives.
• Creates recruiting pipeline of specialized candidates, including a diverse pool for all areas they support.
• Provides training and develops interview guides and other services for those involved in the recruitment/staffing process, as requested.
• In partnership with Recruiting leadership, HR, and business management, plans strategies to address workforce-planning needs.
• Establishes procedures and methods for recruiting by studying the effect of market trends and conditions on recruitment and identifying sources of talent.
• Serves as a front line ambassador or Empire, to promote a positive organizational image.
• Coordinates recruiting process from sourcing to interviewing, through offer and on-boarding stage.
• Prepares and implements recruiting plans within budgetary guidelines.
• Interviews and assesses candidates, providing top candidates to hiring area with recommendation for hire.
• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external clients and business partners.
• Leads and participates in special projects and task teams at the direction of leadership.
• Create an environment of ownership and personal accountability where each person is responsible and accountable for their performance.
• Work safely at all times. Adheres to all applicable safety policies. Complies with all company policies, procedures and standards.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Networking

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Sourcing certification (LinkedIn or similar)

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Empire Southwest is seeking a Recruiter to identify, source, and select employees. The role includes supporting both corporate and field locations, maintaining job boards, and handling candidate eligibility checks, with travel up to 50%.

The position emphasizes building recruiting pipelines, collaborating with leadership, and ensuring compliant, timely hiring processes across the organization.