Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Looking for a place where you can thrive?

SavATree’s mission is to take our passion for nature and keep our outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care we work hard to make sure our customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

Purpose of the Role:

This is a remote opportunity with 10-15% regional travel required. Supports the assigned district and/or branches, in conjunction with the Talent Acquisition (TA)Team, generating interest in careers and opportunities with SavATree as the employer of choice and within the Green Industry in general. Build relationships that lead to pipelines and achieve the goal of being 110% staffed ensuring all territories have sales coverage, all production roles are filled, and there is a bench of talent in development. This position requires frequent contact with the public, employees at all levels of SAT and outside organizations.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Infiltrate the community at all levels – finding and connecting to where potential employees gather and recreate, promote SAT and generate interest in joining the SAT Tribe
• Strengthen existing community and organizational relationships and seek out new ones where candidate pools may exist; educate groups on employment opportunities within the industry and SAT
• Champion the employment brand by communicating opportunities with potential candidates, generate excitement and interest in careers, branch locations, and overall company
• Attend and represent the organization at career fairs, community events, etc.
• Distribute giveaways appropriately to solidify brand
• Be the SAT Brand Ambassador/TA Representative key point of contact for all strategic relationships – external and internal, in assigned area
• With the support of TA, create unique and appealing help-wanted ads and recruitment materials
• Post and/or hand-out flyers advertising career opportunities to the public
• Document and report on recruitment Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with the outcome of filling all positions within 50 days, being at 110% staffed and retention of 85%
• Identify and document unique recruitment and staffing situation for assigned location(s) (i.e. what works, doesn’t work, and why)
• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for requisitions, applicants, candidate workflow, reporting
• Review all applications, resumes and job inquiries and prescreen candidates for minimum requirements
• Present qualified leads/candidates to TA Team or designated Branch representative for interviews; and schedule interviews accordingly
• Screen, interview, both in-person and via telephone or web, all candidates
• Execute regional Campus Recruiting & Intern Program
• Coordinate offer, offer letter, and new hire orientation with TA/Branch Manager
• Perform all reference checks and background checks, as appropriate
• Subject Matter Export for Office Manager’s in assigned territory for the electronic on-boarding of new hires
• Perform other duties as assigned by management based on business needs

Qualifications for this Role:

• Outstanding communicator - both verbal and written, as well as in groups
• Influential personality, with natural ability to “sell the SavATree story”
• Fearless, driven, proven ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to connect with and build credibility with a broad spectrum of persons (labor, skilled labor, community/organization leaders, etc.)
• At least 2 years of recruiting or related HR experience required
• Prefer Bachelor's degree or in-process degree in marketing, business, human resources, or related field
• Fluency in social media and internet
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented role with varied responsibilities
• Bi-lingual a plus
• “Green Industry” experience considered a plus.
• Must have own transportation to travel to outside locations

What is essential:

• Valid U.S Driver’s license 
• Must be authorized to lawfully work in the U.S.

Physical demands of this role:

• These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is subject to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.  

We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for you to reach out and get the help you need, even when it’s from the other side of the country. This means actively fostering a collaborative culture where we come together to learn from each other and help each other succeed. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each employee has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert. That’s why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here. 

Compensation: $75,000-85,000 per annum + quarterly bonus opportunity

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace