Kanequip - Wamego, KS
posted 2 months ago
The Ag Technician Recruiter will provide both leadership and administration in the Recruitment and Development of KanEquip Service Departments. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities including recruiting and hiring, managing scholarship programs, onboarding new employees, and enhancing employee retention. The recruiter will also support service department recruiting efforts and lead change management initiatives, which involve implementing new tools and processes. Additionally, the recruiter will be responsible for developing and enforcing company HR policies, values, and culture, ensuring that all practices align with the organization's mission and objectives. In terms of recruiting and hiring, the Ag Technician Recruiter will effectively lead and execute a successful recruitment process that results in a high-performing workforce. This includes developing and executing a recruitment strategy specifically for service technicians and support personnel, facilitating the hiring and interviewing process, and providing support to hiring managers. The recruiter will also be tasked with posting, updating, and coordinating open positions at KanEquip in a timely manner, as well as creating marketing materials to attract and retain talent. Representing KanEquip at career fairs and educational events is also a key responsibility. The recruiter will also create and manage a scholarship program aimed at recruiting and retaining graduates, particularly high school students interested in pursuing careers as technicians. This involves working closely with scholarship recipients to facilitate their enrollment and growth throughout their educational journey. Onboarding new employees is another critical aspect of this role. The recruiter will work with both employees and management to complete all necessary paperwork and devise a detailed training plan to ensure new hires become productive quickly. This includes developing a long-term training and growth plan to help employees maximize their potential. Employee retention is a priority, and the recruiter will coordinate and assist with special projects aimed at improving retention rates. Additionally, the recruiter will provide support to service departments by coaching management on achieving expected service volume, productivity, and profitability, while also helping to optimize employee performance through effective evaluations and recognition programs.