Recruiter

Great companies are built by great people. We're looking for someone who knows how to find them.

Join U.S. Water Culligan Group, one of the largest Culligan franchisees in North America, and help shape the future of recruiting for a brand recognized worldwide for quality, service, and innovation.

This is more than a recruiting role—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on our organization. You'll connect exceptional people with rewarding careers across our 17 locations while helping improve recruiting processes, strengthen hiring partnerships, and build the teams that drive our continued success.

At U.S. Water Culligan Group, you'll work alongside a supportive leadership team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful difference.

WHAT WE OFFER

As a Culligan Recruiter, you'll have the opportunity to own a high-impact role and watch your career grow with us.

Why Choose Culligan?

Big company with a small-company feel

Competitive salary of $65,000 per year plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus

Hybrid position working out of our Wheeling, IL corporate office, with a combination of in-office and remote work.

Full benefits package effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment

401(k) eligibility begins the first of the month following 90 days of employment

Our Benefits Include:

401(k) plans with company match

Company-paid portion of Medical Insurance; Dental & Vision Insurance Available

Company-paid Life Insurance (optional buy-up available)

Flexible Spending Programs

Employee discounts (water filtration home system)

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Paid Time Off

Professional development assistance

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes ownership of the recruiting process from start to finish.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and enjoys balancing multiple priorities while delivering an exceptional experience for both candidates and hiring managers. You communicate with confidence, build trust quickly, and aren't afraid to follow up to keep the hiring process moving.

You enjoy improving processes, using recruiting data to make informed decisions, and helping leaders build strong teams.

REQUIREMENTS

2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting high-volume hiring for customer service, skilled trades, sales, or field service positions

Experience recruiting hourly employees within the home services, commercial services, skilled trades, logistics, or related industries

Comfortable managing 10 or more open requisitions simultaneously

Ability to support hiring across Eastern, Central, and Pacific Time Zones

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to build relationships with hiring managers and candidates

Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), such as BambooHR, CareerPlug, or similar platforms

Comfortable conducting phone and virtual interviews while evaluating candidate fit

Self-motivated with a desire to improve recruiting processes, develop recruiting metrics, and continuously grow professionally

SCHEDULE Monday through Friday.

This position supports hiring across Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, and Nevada; flexibility to collaborate across Eastern, Central, and Pacific Time Zones is required.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (A Day in the Life)

As our Recruiter, you'll own the full-cycle recruiting process for our primary positions, including Customer Service Representatives, Office Managers, Service Technicians, Route Drivers, and Sales Representatives.

Talent Acquisition

Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, timelines, qualifications, scheduling requirements, and compensation expectations

Review and maintain job descriptions prior to posting opportunities

Post and manage job openings across BambooHR, CareerPlug, Indeed, and other recruiting platforms

Source qualified candidates through multiple recruiting channels

Review applications and identify qualified candidates for further consideration

Conduct phone and virtual interviews to evaluate experience, communication skills, cultural fit, and overall qualifications

Provide candidates with an honest overview of the role, expectations, and company culture

Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with interview summaries, recommendations, and suggested next steps

Coordinate interviews and ensure timely communication throughout the hiring process

Maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers from initial application through start date

Help reduce candidate drop-off by providing an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process

Recruiting Operations

Maintain accurate candidate records, interview notes, ratings, and statuses within BambooHR and CareerPlug

Close requisitions promptly once positions have been filled

Support the continued implementation and optimization of CareerPlug while maintaining accurate data between recruiting platforms

Assist with developing standardized interview questions and recruiting best practices across core positions

Build and maintain recruiting workflows that improve consistency and efficiency

Talent Pipeline Development

Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines for recurring positions, including Service Technicians, Route Drivers, Customer Service Representatives, Office Managers, and Sales Representatives

Build relationships with high-quality candidates for future opportunities

Re-engage previous candidates who may be a strong fit for newly opened positions

Develop creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions and competitive labor markets

Leverage employee referral programs and additional sourcing channels to expand candidate pipelines

Recruiting Analytics & Continuous Improvement

Track recruiting metrics

Partner with HR leadership to identify recruiting trends and opportunities for improvement

Help build and refine recruiting processes, reporting, and hiring best practices

Participate in training and professional development opportunities

Support employee experience initiatives and other HR projects as assigned

ABOUT US

U.S. Water Culligan Group is one of the largest Culligan franchisees in North America, serving families and businesses with industry-leading water conditioning equipment across 17 locations.

Culligan is a global leader in water quality solutions with:

90 years of innovation and product excellence

The Good Housekeeping Seal

Consumer Digest “Best Buy” ratings

The iconic “Hey Culligan Man!” recognition

Industry-leading training, service, and support

When you join U.S. Water Culligan Group, you're joining a company that believes its people are its greatest competitive advantage. You'll have the opportunity to help build outstanding teams, improve the hiring experience, and make a lasting impact on an organization that continues to grow.

Flexible work from home options available.

This location is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the owner, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this location. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the location owner, and not to Culligan Corporate.