Recruiter

Title: Recruiter

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Company: T. Parker Host

Reports To: Human Resources Manager

Supervises: N/A

Core Principles: All team members must demonstrate an ability to adhere and understand the core principles of the company. This team member must be able to provide value and depth to the Core Principles of Host.

• Our people are our greatest assets.

• Their safety is our top priority.

• We provide exceptional service.

• We believe every relationship is important.

• We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets.

• We know today's opportunities are tomorrow's growth.

• We conduct all business with integrity.

• We build on our legacy.

Position Summary: The Human Resources Recruiter is responsible for executing full-cycle recruiting while supporting broader HR functions across assigned regions. This role serves as a key partner to operations and leadership by driving talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, and HR compliance initiatives.

This position blends strategic recruiting with hands-on HR support, ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains a high-performing workforce aligned with HOST’s core principles.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across exempt and non-exempt roles

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and workforce plans

• Source candidates using traditional and nontraditional methods (career fairs, community events, online platforms, networking)

• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidates for fit and capability

• Coordinate background checks, assessments, and reference checks

• Extend offers and manage pre-employment processes

• Maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs

• Manage internal transfer and promotion processes

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Conduct new hire orientation and ensure a seamless onboarding experience

• Partner with operations to ensure readiness for new hires (scheduling, communication, documentation)

• Support employee engagement initiatives and retention efforts

HR Operations

• Administer HR policies, procedures, and programs

• Support performance management processes and coaching initiatives

• Provide employee relations support, including conflict resolution and investigations

• Conduct exit interviews and provide insights to leadership

• Assist with benefits administration and employee communications

• Maintain HRIS data integrity (ADP Workforce Now preferred) and generate reports

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with leadership to improve hiring efficiency and workforce planning

• Coordinate with marketing on recruiting campaigns and branding initiatives

• Participate in HR projects, workforce planning, and departmental initiatives

• Travel between Louisiana terminals (~30%) to support operations

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

• 2+ years of HR and/or recruiting experience (full-cycle recruiting strongly preferred)

• Experience with HRIS and ATS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, operations-driven environment

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization

• High attention to detail and sound judgment when handling sensitive information

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

• Occasional work in an industrial/terminal environment

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed

• Travel up to ~30% between locations