Recruiter - Remote
Posted 2025-04-06The Recruiter is a collaborative team player who works closely with internal and external customers/candidates to recruit top talent for HFT. The Recruiter will be responsible for bringing extraordinary talent into the business at every level. The Recruiter will view each opening as an opportunity to enrich HFT by personifying our core values while matching great talent with the right... opportunity. They will contribute to the success of HFT by supplying the business with a diverse and qualified talent pool. As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, you will be a brand ambassador to both candidates and Harbor Freight Tools associates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Manage the full cycle recruiting process including screening, interviewing, salary consults/negotiations and reference/background checks for prospective candidates in the targeted areas
 Develop and execute staffing plans to ensure both internal and external pipeline of highly qualified and diverse candidates are maintained
 Leads intake meetings with the Hiring managers to understand culture, skills and team fit desired for each opening
 Actively source candidates leveraging social media platforms, job boards, data mining techniques, job fairs, referrals, networking channels and creative sourcing techniques
 Maintain relationships with candidates to encourage continued interest in opportunities with the HFT brand
 Build and maintain relationships with cross functional partners
 Leads, trains and mentors members of the Talent Acquisition team
 Ensure all appropriate candidate checks are completed including but not limited to background check and reference checks when applicable
 Prepare recruiting reports and presentations to show progress and effectiveness of recruiting initiatives
 Collaborate with all HFT teams on projects and creative recruiting initiatives
 Drive continuous process improvements in a rapidly growing and changing business environment
 Promote HFT as the employer of choice to all potential candidates by providing information regarding the company culture, benefits and opportunity
 Other duties as business dictates
Scope
 Supervises staff  Non-Exempt Associates (when needed, as directed)
 Organizational Scope-All US locations
 Job Location-Remote / Location
 Travel, up to 15%
Requirements
Job Qualifications  Education and Experience
 3+ years in Recruiting and/or HR experience
 Bachelor's degree preferred
 Solid understanding and knowledge of employment laws and recruiting concepts, policies, practices and procedures
 Experience with various applicant tracking systems, preferred experience with Brassring
 Proven success sourcing a diverse candidate pool using variety of methods (social recruiting, events, military, alumni databases, college partnerships and professional networks)
 Ability to generate a high volume/high quality pipeline of candidates under tight timelines
 Excellent oral and written communications skills with strong negotiation and organizational capability
 Ability to think creatively to develop innovative recruitment strategies
 Efficient MS office; Excel, Word, and Outlook
 Excellent listening and assessment skills
Physical Requirements
General office environment requiring ability to:
 Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
 Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
 Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
 Lift up to 15 lbs
Safety
 Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
About Harbor Freight Tools
WeÂre a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,500 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $64,000 Â $95,900 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our companyÂs 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law
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