RECRUITER - S and S Firestone : Job Details

Job Type Full-time Description S&S Firestone, Inc is looking for a driven, people-focused Recruiter to join us at our Corporate Office in Lexington, KY. In this role, you'll take the lead in hiring for all types of positions across S&S Tire. As the sole recruiter, you'll be the go-to person for our 18 (and growing!) locations throughout the eastern U.S., helping managers find the right talent to grow their teams. If you're high-energy, love connecting with people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you! Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, location managers, department directors, and employees to successfully fill positions with top talent.
• Collaborate closely with location managers to understand current and upcoming hiring needs.
• Keep ATS and CRM systems up to date by logging candidate interactions, tracking pipelines, recording interview notes, and updating candidate statuses throughout the hiring process.
• Source candidates through multiple channels and generate a consistent flow of qualified applicants.
• Use social media and company pages to post job openings, build employer brand awareness, and attract quality candidates.
• Conduct initial phone screens and manage the full hiring process, from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Initiate, track, and audit background checks (criminal, MVR) and ensure proper approvals are documented in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Manage and update job openings within Paylocity's recruiting platform and community board.
• Coordinate candidate drug testing and DOT physicals as required.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience through timely, clear communication, answering questions, and providing details on benefits, compensation, and start dates during offer delivery.
• Occasionally travel to in-state and out-of-state S&S Tire locations as needed.
• Manage job requisitions and electronic onboarding processes via Paylocity.
• Conduct stay interviews at key milestones (three weeks and three months) with newly onboarded employees to support retention.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support recruitment and HR functions.

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation starting at $60,000k, negotiable, and dependent on candidate experience.
• Full-time, permanent position, with weekly pay and bonus structure
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, on-site. No weekends!
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental Vision, Life insurance and more
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company matching
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• An Equal Opportunity Employer
• Drug Free Workplace

Requirements Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field preferred. Talent Acquisition certifications from HRCI or SHRM are not required.
• Minimum 1 year of successful full-cycle recruiting in a fast-paced corporate or staffing agency environment.
• Previous professional experience in a similar role, such as a headhunter, technical recruiter, sourcing specialist, recruitment coordinator, talent acquisition or employment specialist.
• Proven experience using internet recruitment tools to direct-source candidates, including platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn, and various job boards and aggregators.
• Experience using and managing ATS or CRM systems to maintain accurate candidate records and support an effective talent pipeline.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be based in the Lexington, KY area or able to commute daily to our corporate office (this is a fully on-site role; remote work and relocation assistance are not offered).
• Local candidates only.
• Comfortable working in a metrics-driven environment with daily and weekly call targets.
• Demonstrated success in high-volume sourcing and candidate evaluation.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to quickly build trust and collaborate effectively with location and department managers.
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills; able to manage multiple candidate pipelines across different departments.
• Confident communicator across all levels of the organization, from executives and hiring managers to candidates, community partners, and internal teams.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and independent contributor with a continuous improvement mindset and a competitive edge.
• Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

About S&S Tire: S&S Firestone, Inc., headquartered in Lexington, KY, has grown to become one of the largest independent tire dealerships in the country. We currently operate 18 full-service commercial locations, 12 wholesale distribution centers, and 3 Bandag retread facilities across 10 Southeastern states. Our company employs more than 550 people and operates a fleet of over 300 service and delivery vehicles. In 2024, we celebrated our 50th year in business and have consistently been recognized by both Modern Tire Dealer and Tire Business magazines as a leader in the industry. To learn more about S&S Tire, visit our website at www.sstire.com Join a leader in the tire industry and take the next step in your career. Apply today! Salary Description Starting at $60,000