Recruiter III

The Recruiter III at Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. partners with internal teams and external candidates to build a strong pipeline of talent. This role supports full-cycle recruiting, staffing plan development, and candidate engagement while representing the HFT brand throughout the hiring process.

Role Overview

In this Recruiter III position, you will collaborate with internal and external customers and candidates to recruit top talent for Harbor Freight Tools (HFT). The role includes managing end-to-end recruiting activities, developing staffing plans to sustain a qualified and diverse pipeline, and acting as a brand ambassador while sourcing candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle recruiting process, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, salary consults and negotiations, and offer administration for candidates in targeted areas.
• Develop and execute staffing plans to maintain both internal and external pipeline coverage for highly qualified and diverse candidates.
• Lead intake meetings with Hiring Managers to understand the culture, skills, and team fit desired for each opening.
• Source candidates using social media platforms, job boards, data mining techniques, job fairs, referrals, networking channels, and other creative sourcing methods.
• Maintain relationships with candidates to support continued interest in HFT opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Prepare recruiting reports and presentations to communicate progress and measure recruiting initiative effectiveness.
• Collaborate with HFT operations on recruiting and hiring-related initiatives.
• Identify continuous process improvement opportunities in a rapidly growing and changing business environment.
• Promote HFT as an employer of choice by sharing information about company culture, benefits, and opportunities.
• Perform other duties as business dictates.

Required Qualifications

• High School or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience using job postings, social media, applicant tracking systems, and other recruiting tools.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work as a self-starter.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities against strict deadlines.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Track record of collaboration and accountability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively challenge leadership.
• General office environment, including the ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to speak and listen in person, over the phone, and via video conferencing.
• Ability to use a keyboard and read from a computer screen and reports.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
• Ability to perform the job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering health or safety of self or others.

Technologies and Tools

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Applicant tracking systems
• Social media platforms
• Job boards
• Data mining techniques

Compensation

Salary range: USD 65,600 - 98,300 per year.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits for Associates (and their families), including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401k plan
• Paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays)
• Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year, unless otherwise required by law

Scope and Logistics

• Staff supervision and development: No
• Decision making: Impact decisions through influence
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Flex Designation: Anywhere

Location and Work Setup

Location: Calabasas, CA (remote).

Experience Level

Minimum experience: 5 years.