Recruiting Manager

The Recruiting Manager at Erie Home is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of recruiters, ensuring they hit hiring targets while also supporting full-cycle recruiting for high-priority roles. This involves collaborating with hiring managers and company leadership to align hiring strategies with overall business goals, forecasting staffing needs, and refining processes to enhance recruiter performance.

To apply for the Recruiting Manager position at Erie Home, candidates should have at least 5 years of leadership experience in recruiting, ideally managing high-volume recruiting pipelines. A strong familiarity with ATS systems, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field, is preferred. Additionally, outstanding communication and organizational skills are essential.

The Recruiting Manager at Erie Home plays a crucial role in delivering a world-class candidate experience by overseeing the entire recruitment process from start to finish. This includes ensuring timely communication, providing feedback, and fostering a welcoming and transparent environment for candidates throughout their journey in the hiring process.

As the Recruiting Manager at Erie Home, you'll work onsite at our Corporate HQ in Toledo, Ohio, from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. While occasional travel may be required, less than 5%, the role emphasizes flexibility, particularly since your team may be located across various time zones.

Erie Home offers a competitive compensation package for the Recruiting Manager position, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings with company match, and paid personal time off. Employees also enjoy a supportive work environment that seeks to empower and develop talent.

To motivate my recruiting team, I foster an environment of open communication and recognition. I believe in setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and celebrating their successes, which helps to keep the energy high and encourages team members to strive for excellence.

In situations where a hire is challenging, I emphasize collaboration with hiring managers to refine role expectations and consider creative sourcing methods. I also utilize data to identify bottlenecks in the process, which enables us to strategize effectively and find the right candidate efficiently.

I ensure our recruiting practices align with company goals by maintaining regular communication with key stakeholders. By understanding the business strategy and current needs, I can adjust our recruitment efforts to attract candidates who will drive the desired outcomes.

Managing diversity in recruitment is a priority for me. I actively seek diverse candidate pools by broadening our sourcing channels and ensuring job descriptions are inclusive. Additionally, I provide training on unconscious biases for recruiters and hiring managers to foster a more equitable hiring process.

Data plays a pivotal role in my recruiting strategies. I analyze metrics like time-to-fill, quality of hire, and feedback from candidates to continually refine our approaches. By measuring performance and adjusting based on insights, I help my team make data-driven decisions that improve our hiring outcomes.

In high-volume recruitment situations, I prioritize organizing workflows and leveraging technology to streamline processes. I also ensure effective communication within the team so that responsibilities are clearly defined and we can collectively meet hiring targets without sacrificing quality.

I find that utilizing a robust ATS, like Paylocity, enhances our recruitment efficiency significantly. Coupled with other tools for sourcing candidates and managing communication, these resources allow me and my team to streamline our processes and focus on what truly matters: finding the right talent.

I evaluate candidates during the interview process by using a structured approach that includes behavioral and situational questions aligned with the role's competencies. This method helps in assessing how candidates have handled challenges in the past and how they may fit within our team at Erie Home.

To improve the candidate experience, I focus on timely communication, clear expectations, and feedback throughout the process. I also gather candidate feedback post-interview to continuously enhance our methods and ensure that all participants feel valued and respected.

I plan to develop my recruiting team through ongoing training and mentorship opportunities. By investing in their professional growth and encouraging them to pursue certifications or workshops in their area of expertise, I can help them become more effective recruiters, ultimately benefiting Erie Home as a whole.