Internal Recruiter

As a Road Runner Sports Internal Recruiter, you will support our fast-paced, high-volume recruiting team in hiring the BEST talent in the market with a growing specialty retailer focused on redefining what a customer experience can be. Look forward to contributing your innovative ideas and creative vision for sourcing and engaging candidates, improving the overall recruiting experience, leveraging new technology and social media to position Road Runner Sports as an employer of choice!

About us

• Road Runner Sports is proud to have been recognized as the Footwear Retailer of the Year by Footwear Magazine
• Founded in a San Diego garage over 42 years ago
• Road Runner Sports has 52 stores across the country, and we are growing!
• Our Values, Mission & Purpose (we call them Our 6 Pillars) are Be Different, Bring the WOW, Build something great together, Get Moving, Stay Active, and Live Healthy

What you'll get to do:

• Engage candidates using one-on-one phone screening interviews to evaluate their qualifications for open positions and select candidates to meet in person with hiring managers
• Support the hiring managers in creating hiring timelines and scheduling interviews for open positions
• Source, recommend, and utilize the most ideal posting options for your open requisitions
• Lead the company’s social media recruiting by being the "voice" of the recruiting team while engaging with top candidates using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media outlets
• Celebrate with our newest Team Members as you make job offers and welcome them to the team
• Assist in the on-boarding process of new team members, including assisting with new hire paperwork, welcoming with a tour of our San Diego home base and coordinating first day schedule and events with the hiring manager
• Partner with Training and Development in planning for the arrival of new Team Members, coordinating hire dates with training dates and programs
• Assist the team with ongoing process and communication improvement for candidates, hiring managers, and new Team Members

Are you ready to RUN with us? Let’s see if you have what it takes:

• College degree and 2 years’ experience in sales or recruiting OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful recruiting in an agency environment is a plus
• Excellent communication both written and verbal, customer service, and time management skills, along with the ability to present positive messaging and communicate vital information to our internal customers on a daily basis
• Flexibility in adapting to the Road Runner Sports communication style is a must
• Intermediate ability with Excel, Word skills. Experience with an Applicant Tracking System or Talent Management System is a plus
• A team player who works with integrity and shares our commitment to Road Runner Sports’ pillars: Be Different, Bring the WOW, Build Something Great Together, Get Moving, Stay Active, and Live Healthy 

Embrace the rewards!

• Earn competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision) 
• 401(K) + Company matching 
• We not only care for your family & friends, but also your fur-family at home and offer a pet insurance policy as well! 
• Offer exclusive team member discounts 
• Want to stay active? - take advantage of the race compensation offered to all of our team members! 
• Receive FREE swag as part of our Team Member wellness program by maintaining a weekly activity streak 

After acceptance of a potential offer, the successful completion of a background check will be required prior to start date. The offer is contingent upon the information received in this report, and will be carried out in accordance with Local, State, and Federal laws.

We’re committed to protecting your privacy rights. We collect personal information from you, including personally identifying information, professional or employment-related information, and educational information. The purpose of this collection is to assist in evaluating your application for employment.

To ensure your application is received as timely as possible, we encourage you to apply directly onto our Road Runner Sports Career page.

As you apply directly on our site, we will be reaching out to you within the next 10 days should your experience and qualifications meet our requirements for this position.

Road Runner Sports is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Road Runner Sports is an e-verify organization and an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.