Corporate Recruiter
The Pond GuyDo you enjoy the challenge of finding the right talent when traditional recruiting approaches aren't delivering results? Are you someone who enjoys proactively sourcing candidates, conducting meaningful interviews, and helping hiring managers make confident hiring decisions? At The Pond Guy / Airmax, looking for an experienced, hands-on Corporate Recruiter who can independently own the full recruiting process. From proactively sourcing and engaging candidates to personally conducting in-depth interviews, evaluating qualifications, and partnering with hiring managers on hiring decisions, you'll play an active role in every stage of hiring. With 14 unique departments spanning manufacturing, operations, engineering, supply chain, finance, marketing, technology, and leadership, each search brings new challenges and opportunities to think creatively. We're looking for someone who has personally done the work, not just managed the process. Someone who can find the talent, evaluate the talent, and independently drive the hiring process while delivering a positive candidate experience. This is your runway. Bring your experience, your strategies, and your ideas. You'll join an existing recruiting team where you can collaborate, share ideas, and independently own your searches. We'll give you the autonomy to put your strategies into action, the support to succeed, and the opportunity to celebrate the wins along the way. What Makes This Opportunity Different Variety and challenge: Recruit across 14 departments, supporting positions ranging from hourly employees to specialized professionals and leadership Ownership and autonomy: Take responsibility for your searches, develop strategies, and actively participate in every stage of the hiring process Meaningful partnerships: Work directly with hiring managers to understand their needs, evaluate candidates, and make informed hiring decisions Opportunity to innovate : Bring new sourcing ideas, improve recruiting processes, and find creative solutions to hiring challenges Visible impact: Help shape the talent decisions that support our company's continued growth The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and distributor of pond, lake, and water garden products including aeration systems, fountains, and water treatments-to a nationwide network of end-users and Airmax dealers. Don’t know ponds? That’s okay. We’ll teach you the business. What matters most is your curiosity, recruiting mindset, and ability to identify great talent. Watch now to learn about The Pond Guy: https://qrcodes.pro/sIkmTV What You'll Do Here are some examples of the work your day would include: Independently manage full-cycle recruiting across multiple departments, positions, and experience levels, from initial intake through offer negotiation and acceptance Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, develop job descriptions, identify critical skills, and create effective recruiting strategies while providing guidance on interviewing best practices, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions Proactively source and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, networking, referrals, direct outreach, and other creative recruiting methods Build candidate pipelines for specialized, professional, and difficult-to-fill positions rather than relying solely on incoming applications Conduct thorough interviews, asking meaningful follow-up questions to assess candidates' experience, accomplishments, qualifications, problem-solving abilities, and transferable skills beyond what appears on their resumes Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and other stakeholders with thoughtful assessments and clear recommendations, considering qualifications, long-term fit, and overall hiring needs Drive the selection process forward by facilitating feedback, coordinating next steps, and maintaining clear communication with candidates and hiring managers to ensure a positive cand…