Job Description

Recruiter

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.

Core Principles:

• 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.

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

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