Recruiter - Proactive Hiring, Horizon Roofing, Inc., MN, US

We’re a growing roofing company with a passion for quality, safety, and people. Whether we’re on a roof or in the office, we believe in building long-term relationships—with customers and employees. Now, we’re looking for a recruiter who shares that mindset! The Recruiter will focus on proactive, continuous talent acquisition. This role is responsible for keeping the hiring pipeline full, strengthening the employer brand, and ensuring that new hires are high quality and long-term contributors.

Core Responsibilities

1. Resume Screening & Sourcing
• Review incoming resumes from job boards, career sites, and referrals.
• Identify promising candidates for current and future openings.
• Maintain a database (ATS or spreadsheet) of qualified leads.
2. Proactive Candidate Search
• Use LinkedIn, Indeed, and trade-specific job boards to find candidates with specialized skill sets.
• Actively search social media and networking platforms for individuals with relevant experience.
• Build relationships with potential candidates even if there isn’t an immediate role.
3. Networking & Referrals
• Conduct structured employee referral outreach (asking staff for referrals regularly).
• Partner with veterans’ groups, inner-city workforce programs, trade schools, and other groups to be determined.
• Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, and community partnerships.
4. Pipeline Management
• Keep “warm” pools of candidates for hard-to-fill roles (e.g., foremen, project managers, service techs).
• Track where candidates come from and measure success by source.
• Stay in regular communication with top prospects.
5. Interview Coordination & Culture Fit
• Conduct initial phone screens.
• Evaluate candidates for both technical qualifications and alignment with company culture.
• Hand off only high-quality, pre-screened candidates to hiring managers.
6. Employer Branding
• Support HR and leadership in promoting the company on social media.
• Highlight company benefits (training center, Sam’s Club membership, paid date nights, etc.) to differentiate from competitors.