Corporate Recruiting Manager

Job Title: Corporate Recruiting Manager

Reports to: Tonya Brooks, COO

FLSA Status: FTE/Exempt

Location: Nashville, TN

Job Description – Corporate Recruiting Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Corporate Recruiting Manager to join our growing private equity–backed firm specializing in the HVAC and plumbing industry.  As a key member of our human resources and operations team, this leader will drive all aspects of full-cycle talent acquisition across multiple entities.

Importantly, this is a working manager role.  Providing strategic leadership, the successful candidate must be willing and able to take on daily recruiting duties — including sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement — especially during peak hiring periods.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven ability to design and execute recruiting strategies, manage budgets, optimize Greenhouse ATS system, and step in directly when volume requires.  This position is both strategic and hands-on, requiring adaptability, resilience, and a strong commitment to achieving results.

Primary Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a recruiting solution, ensuring consistent performance and professional growth.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify workforce needs and align recruiting strategies with business goals.
• Manage recruiting budgets and allocate resources efficiently across hiring priorities.

System & Process Optimization

• Leverage expertise across Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System to be the most effective platform for our organization.
• Establish standardized recruiting processes, ensuring compliance and positive candidate experience.

Hands-On Recruiting 

• Actively support the team by personally sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for both immediate and long-term hiring needs.
• Model best practices in candidate engagement and relationship-building.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and department leaders, ensuring alignment between talent strategies and organizational objectives.
• Partner with external recruiting agencies and platforms as necessary to supplement internal efforts and have the capability to identify key roles that should be supported by additional resourcing.

 Market & Industry Insights

• Stay informed on labor market trends, competitive hiring practices, and industry benchmarks to inform decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on talent availability, compensation, and workforce planning.

Reporting & Metrics

• Track, analyze, and present key recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, etc.) to leadership.
• Use data insights to continually refine recruitment strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, AIRS) strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 3+ years managing a recruiting team.
• Demonstrated success in managing recruiting budgets and vendor relationships.
• Expertise in ATS platforms; Greenhouse preferred, with proven ability to identify and implement optimal solutions.
• Strong track record of full-cycle recruiting across technical, operational, and leadership roles (construction/HVAC industry experience preferred).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; adept at using metrics to drive performance.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
• Willingness to act as both a strategic leader and a hands-on recruiter.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Work Environment & Travel

This position is primarily office-based with standard office equipment usage.

25% travel expected.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.