Junior Recruiter

Smith & Wesson Brands Inc

Maryville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Candidate Pipeline, Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Employee Orientation, Employee Retention, English Language, Ergonomics, Establish Priorities, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, LinkedIn, Manufacturing Assembly, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Recruiting Strategy, Secondary School, Social Media, Staff Requirements, Talent Management, Technical Recruiting, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Maryville, TN
POSTED
18 days ago

Position Overview:

The Junior Recruiter is responsible for full lifecycle recruiting. This position will utilize existing policies and procedures to attract and retain highly-qualified candidates. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, the Junior Recruiter will be a Brand Ambassador and someone who plays a critical role in the recruitment and retention of talent. Onsite/Non-Remote.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a reputation of being a strong Brand Ambassador and a champion of initiatives and efforts made by Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and the Company.
  • Manage a full life-cycle recruiting process to meet staffing needs across the brand. This will include: Sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing (phone, virtual, or in-person) candidates; Drafting/negotiating/extending offers; Onboarding new employees prior to orientation
  • Responsible for recruiting a variety of positions from entry to mid-level roles.
  • Work with the Talent Manager to provide counsel to hiring managers through the assessment and evaluation of talent.
  • Conduct intake meetings, determine appropriate recruiting strategies, set expectations, manage consensus/debrief meetings, and work closely with hiring managers to ensure positions are filled in a timely manner.
  • Source passive and active talent through internet sourcing, social media, professional & collegiate events, & other nontraditional techniques.
  • Proactively grow & utilize professional network(s) (i.e. Linked In & other professional platforms) for sourcing talent.
  • Effectively Utilize Recruiting & HR Tools (i.e. HRIS, ATS, Job Boards, Social Media, Referral Programs & More).
  • Maintain candidate pipelines by attending engagement opportunities with local schools of all levels (high school, community colleges, technical/trade schools and universities) and continuing to bring brand and job opportunity awareness to the region.
  • Coordinate and enhance internship program.
  • Support employee engagement activities, training & development initiatives, and other efforts as assigned.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time by the Manager in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience:

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field required.
  • 1-2 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience required.
  • Experience recruiting in the Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, and/or Distribution environment, preferred.
  • Experience recruiting for a wide range of positions from entry to mid-level roles, required.
  • Experience supporting recruiting efforts across multiple states/locations, preferred.
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems - ADP RM, preferred.

Competencies and Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal skills -- ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization across multiple locations.
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; ability to multi-task & balance several priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills.
  • Good command of the English language in both verbal and written forms.
  • Ability to be adaptable and flexible in dealing with rapidly changing priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, TEAMs etc.) required

Physical Demands:

  • Prolonged sitting and performing typical office related duties.
  • Occasional lifting: 20 to 30 pounds.
  • All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Updated 6/8/2026

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Smith & Wesson Brands Inc