Recruiting Specialist

Are you a natural organizer who loves connecting people and owning the details from start to finish? Our mission is big—grow a community of safer swimmers, reduce risks, and boost confidence in and around the water—and it starts with hiring the right people. We’re seeking a proactive Recruiting Specialist to serve as our in-house recruiting point person, owning hiring coordination and candidate experience across the organization in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all recruiting activities across the organization
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and coordinate hiring plans
• Post job openings, source candidates, and manage applicant flow through the ATS
• Screen candidates and coordinate interviews, including scheduling and communication
• Ensure a smooth, consistent, and positive candidate experience from application through offer
• Build and maintain relationships with community career advisors and talent partners to support current and future hiring needs
• Track recruiting activity, maintain accurate hiring records, and support reporting needs
• Assist with offer preparation, pre-employment steps, and onboarding coordination
• Continuously look for ways to improve recruiting processes and candidate engagement

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications, or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of experience in recruiting, recruiting coordination, or HR support
• Experience working independently as the primary or sole recruiting resource is a plus
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing methods
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including candidate-facing messaging
• Comfortable taking ownership, problem-solving, and working with minimal supervision
• Creative, resourceful, and willing to think outside the box
• Passion for connecting great people with a mission-driven organization

If you’re organized, self-motivated, and excited to own the recruiting function while making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a team that makes a difference!🍉

This position is based in Lutz and is not remote.

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