Junior Recruiter

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Maryville, TN, USA
In-Office
Junior
Hardware • Retail • Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage full-cycle recruiting for entry- to mid-level roles: source, screen, interview, extend offers, and onboard new hires. Act as a brand ambassador, partner with hiring managers to set strategy and timelines, maintain candidate pipelines, support internships and employee engagement, and use HRIS/ATS and Microsoft Office tools.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Junior Recruiter is responsible for full lifecycle recruiting. This position will utilize existing policies and procedures to attract and retain highly-qualified candidates. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, the Junior Recruiter will be a Brand Ambassador and someone who plays a critical role in the recruitment and retention of talent. Onsite/Non-Remote.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a reputation of being a strong Brand Ambassador and a champion of initiatives and efforts made by Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and the Company.
  • Manage a full life-cycle recruiting process to meet staffing needs across the brand. This will include: Sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing (phone, virtual, or in-person) candidates; Drafting/negotiating/extending offers; Onboarding new employees prior to orientation
  • Responsible for recruiting a variety of positions from entry to mid-level roles.
  • Work with the Talent Manager to provide counsel to hiring managers through the assessment and evaluation of talent.
  • Conduct intake meetings, determine appropriate recruiting strategies, set expectations, manage consensus/debrief meetings, and work closely with hiring managers to ensure positions are filled in a timely manner.
  • Source passive and active talent through internet sourcing, social media, professional & collegiate events, & other nontraditional techniques.
  • Proactively grow & utilize professional network(s) (i.e. Linked In & other professional platforms) for sourcing talent.
  • Effectively Utilize Recruiting & HR Tools (i.e. HRIS, ATS, Job Boards, Social Media, Referral Programs & More).
  • Maintain candidate pipelines by attending engagement opportunities with local schools of all levels (high school, community colleges, technical/trade schools and universities) and continuing to bring brand and job opportunity awareness to the region.
  • Coordinate and enhance internship program.
  • Support employee engagement activities, training & development initiatives, and other efforts as assigned.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time by the Manager in accordance with business needs and conditions.

 

Education and Experience:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field required.
  • 1-2 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience required.
  • Experience recruiting in the Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, and/or Distribution environment, preferred.
  • Experience recruiting for a wide range of positions from entry to mid-level roles, required.
  • Experience supporting recruiting efforts across multiple states/locations, preferred.
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems - ADP RM, preferred.

Competencies and Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal skills -- ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization across multiple locations.
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; ability to multi-task & balance several priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills.
  • Good command of the English language in both verbal and written forms.
  • Ability to be adaptable and flexible in dealing with rapidly changing priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, TEAMs etc.) required

Physical Demands:

  • Prolonged sitting and performing typical office related duties.
  • Occasional lifting: 20 to 30 pounds.
  • All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Updated 6/8/2026

Skills Required

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
  • 1-2 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience
  • Experience recruiting for a wide range of positions from entry to mid-level roles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams)
  • Ability to effectively utilize HRIS, ATS, job boards, social media, and referral programs
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all organizational levels
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; ability to multi-task
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; good command of English
  • Ability to be adaptable and flexible with rapidly changing priorities
  • Occasional lifting of 20 to 30 pounds
  • Experience recruiting in Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, and/or Distribution environments
  • Experience supporting recruiting efforts across multiple states/locations
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ADP RM preferred)
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The Company
1,800 Employees
Year Founded: 1852

What We Do

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., founded in 1852 and headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, designs, manufactures and sells firearms, ammunition, restraints and related accessories. The company serves civilian, law‑enforcement, and global military customers through multiple brands (Smith & Wesson, M&P, Performance Center, Thompson/Center Arms and Gemtech), operating manufacturing, retail and e‑commerce channels.

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