Recruitment Lead

Overview

SEJ Services is a privately‑owned, forward‑thinking commercial facility services company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina and operating in several states across the Southeast. Our goal is to become the best‑positioned, most trusted choice for facility services in the Southeast. Our number one asset is our people, and attracting the right talent is critical to our continued success.

We are seeking a Recruiting Manager to lead and execute high‑volume recruitment strategies that align with our business objectives while managing the day‑to‑day operations of the recruiting function. This role plays a key part in building a strong workforce by hiring top talent across field, leadership, and corporate roles, all while embodying our three core principles: efficiency, integrity, and ingenuity.

• Manage, supervise, and own the recruiting function to ensure alignment with organizational goals, staffing needs, and business strategy.
• Direct and support a team of three recruiters in high‑volume recruitment efforts; oversee sourcing, screening, and interviewing of hourly field staff and account managers.
• Personally manage recruitment of critical leadership and administrative roles, including branch managers, senior account managers, sales personnel, and office staff.
• Implement and oversee systems and processes to effectively manage and track over 3,000 applicants per year, ensuring timely and efficient hiring across all positions.
• Develop, analyze, and report key recruiting metrics, providing actionable insights to improve hiring outcomes and workforce planning.
• Ensure recruiting practices are consistent with company values and compliant with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Lead employer branding and candidate engagement strategies to attract top talent in competitive labor markets.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and HR peers to forecast staffing needs, build talent pipelines, and develop strategic recruitment plans.
• Continuously improve recruiting workflows, tools, and platforms to streamline operations and enhance the candidate experience.
• Train and mentor recruiters and hiring managers on effective interview techniques, compliance, and candidate evaluation standards.
• Represent the company at hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach initiatives to promote hiring and company reputation.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including staffing agencies, job boards, and educational institutions.

• 5+ years of progressive recruiting experience with at least 2 years in a recruiting leadership role; high‑volume, entry‑level, multi‑location recruiting experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Passionate about building teams, driving operational excellence in recruiting, and supporting the company’s success through effective talent strategies.
• Strong track record in sourcing and hiring hourly employees, field operations staff, and mid‑to‑senior‑level managers.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, coaching, and presentation skills.
• Data‑driven recruitment leader with the ability to analyze metrics, develop strategic talent acquisition initiatives, and make decisions with urgency to deliver results.
• Deep understanding of recruitment best practices, labor market trends, and employment regulations.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools to manage recruiting efforts efficiently; familiarity with Microsoft Office programs required.

Competitive compensation plan. Reports to the Director of Operations.

Please, no calls to SEJ Services.