In-House Recruiter, Construction & Trades
Overview
You will own every open seat from scorecard to signed offer to 90-day mark at Restoration Network Inc., a growing restoration company in Maple Grove, MN. You will hunt A-players who aren't looking, run a disciplined process, and build a repeatable recruiting engine. Your performance is measured by retention, not just fills, with half your bonus tied to hires staying 90 days. This is a hunting job, not a resume-forwarding job.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and maintain a pipeline of A-players through cold outreach, industry networks, and referrals, not just inbound applications.
- 2Run every candidate through the same three gates, documenting results and rejecting candidates who fail any gate, even if referred by a manager.
- 3Write clean, honest job ads that filter for the right fit, just like this one.
- 4Design and document a repeatable recruiting process that can scale beyond the current team, including scorecards, interview guides, and offer templates.
- 5Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for all open roles, from kickoff meeting to offer negotiation and onboarding.
- 6Track and report on recruitment metrics: time-to-fill, quality of hire, and 90-day retention, adjusting sourcing strategies based on data.
- 7Partner with hiring managers to set clear expectations for each role and push back when they try to settle for a warm body.
- 8Coordinate interview logistics, reference checks, and background verification for final candidates.
- 9Onboard new hires to ensure a strong start, checking in at 30, 60, and 90 days to support retention.
- 10Own the candidate experience, keeping every applicant informed and leaving a positive impression of the company.
Requirements10
- 13+ years of recruiting experience, with a proven record of placing candidates who stayed and thrived.
- 2Demonstrated ability to source passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and industry networks.
- 3Experience running a structured interview process with defined gates and scorecards.
- 4Strong interpersonal skills to assess candidates for culture fit and performance potential.
- 5Comfort with being measured on retention metrics, including 90-day hire survival.
- 6Ability to write clear, compelling job postings that attract top talent.
- 7Proficiency with ATS systems and Google Workspace tools.
- 8Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
- 9Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.
- 10Willingness to work onsite in Maple Grove, MN.
Salary Insight
$60 - $65k per year
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