The Part-Time Recruiter provides full-cycle recruitment at the World Bearquarters for exempt and non-exempt positions focusing on our core values. This individual is exceptional at sourcing and screening candidates, organization and prioritization, has a customer centric mindset and works with a sense of urgency. They can work across the organization at all levels and in various areas. They are a passionate self-starter who is able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment to get the job done. This individual should be local to the St. Louis metropolitan area and able to work in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage UKG Pro; post open positions accurately and timely
• Monitor resumes received, including sorting, routing and screening candidates for all positions within Bearquarters
• Ensure a positive candidate experience
• Source candidates from job boards, databases and schools
• Manage partnerships with external vendors for company's recruiting needs
• Explore new avenues to promote employment brand; evolve recruiting process when needed
• Attend company job fairs and off-site job fairs
• Support all Bearquarter hiring needs
• Work closely with hiring managers to successfully hire candidates to Build-A-Bear
• Execute recruitment strategies for multiple openings, from the initial research and planning phase, to sourcing and candidate identification, assessments, offer, close and pre-boarding
• Consult with hiring managers on key position requirements and responsibilities
• Edit job postings to include desired skills and experience
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of full cycle recruiting experience with a proven, successful track record in a customer-centric business; specialty retail preferred; 6-7 years preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Timely and accurate in communication
• Customer focused
• Self-assured and confident
• Ability to generate sound first impressions

Apply online at http://careers.buildabear.com (Choose Guest Services Call Center Opportunities)

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