HR Recruiter - Vermont, IL

Nature's Grace & Wellness is seeking a full-time HR Recruiter to join our growing team. This role is responsible for leading full-cycle recruiting efforts across the organization, supporting hiring needs for facilities and retail locations throughout Illinois and Missouri.

The HR Recruiter serves as a key partner to hiring managers and leadership teams by identifying top talent, managing the recruiting process from sourcing through onboarding, and helping create a positive candidate and employee experience. This position also supports HR operations, new hire processing, employee engagement initiatives, and occasional company-wide staffing projects.

Travel to company locations for hiring events, workforce planning, and employee engagement activities may be required.

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly, salaried, and leadership positions across cultivation, manufacturing, retail, distribution, and corporate departments.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Create and manage job postings, job descriptions, and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media platforms, networking, employee referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct resume reviews, phone screenings, virtual interviews, and in-person interviews.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and communication between candidates and hiring teams.
• Perform reference checks and other pre-employment screening activities as needed.
• Extend employment offers and manage candidate communications throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain a positive candidate experience from application through onboarding.
• Track recruiting metrics and monitor hiring trends to improve recruitment effectiveness.

• Process and coordinate new hire onboarding and employment documentation.
• Ensure employee records and onboarding materials are completed accurately and in compliance with company policies.
• Assist with background checks, employment eligibility verification, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Support HR initiatives and administrative processes as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and candidate information.

• Assist with planning and hosting employee engagement programs, company events, and recognition initiatives.
• Represent the company at career fairs, community events, and hiring events.
• Travel to company facilities and retail locations periodically to support recruiting and workforce initiatives.
• Collaborate with managers and leadership teams to promote a positive workplace culture and employee experience.

• Ensure recruiting, hiring, and onboarding activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain current knowledge of recruiting trends, talent acquisition best practices, and workforce development strategies.
• Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity initiatives throughout the hiring process.

• 3+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or related experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple openings and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with candidates, employees, and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS systems, and recruiting platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of employment laws, hiring regulations, and recruiting best practices.
• Experience supporting multi-site or high-volume recruiting environments preferred.
• Cannabis industry experience is a plus but not required.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a federal background check.
• Ability to travel to company locations for recruiting and employee engagement events as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company matching 401(k) Plan
• Employee Discounts

Nature's Grace & Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the…