Natural Grocers

Recruiting Manager – New stores / projects

Location US-CO-Lakewood
Job ID
2026-32876
Address
12612 W Alameda Pkwy
Work Environment
Hybrid
Category
Home Office
Salary Range
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Salary Range

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Overview

The Job in a Nutshell: 

 

The Recruiting Manager – New Stores / Projects oversees planning, communication and successful implementation of new store openings and Recruiting department projects. This role will also manage the development of recruiter training plans and related material to ensure recruiter success and will partner with the Director of Recruitment and Sr. Recruiters to train and develop recruiters.  Provide training to store leader 

 

Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.

07/20/2026

Responsibilities

Main Ingredients 

  • Manage the New Store opening processes and timelines 
  • Ensure all critical deadlines and hiring requirements are met and any changes are effectively communicated and executed. 
  • Partner with New Store Operations, Training, Travel, Marketing and Public Relations to ensure new store opening success.  
  • Track, communicate and manage new store hiring. 
  • Review current new store hiring process and implement updates / improvements as necessary. 
  • Communicates impactful issues and problems that arise with new store hiring to Operations and HR leadership in a timely manner allowing for opportunity to course correct. 
  • Shares community and wage insights and concerns to leadership to eliminate obstacles and create solutions. 
  • Manage Recruiting Department projects 
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement in the department. 
  • Efficiencies, best practices, recruiting trends 
  • Research, analyze and propose solutions  
  • Partner with HR Project team to propose, review, and implement projects 
  • Prepare executive summaries / proposals for leadership review 
  • Formalize and Oversee Recruiting Department Training  
  • Develop formal recruiter training plans 
  • Train newly hired recruiters and provide ongoing training development for the recruiting team. 
  • Assess progress against learning plans ensuring successful outcomes 
  • Develop and train store and SSC (Store Support Center) leaders on recruiting, interviewing, selection best practices and internal processes.  
  • Oversee internal candidate feedback process 
  • Ensure all internal candidates who apply for leadership positions receive timely and meaningful feedback. 
  • Supports and participates in hiring and selection process as required. 
  • Up to 35% travel required. 

 

Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive. 

Qualifications

Recipe for Success: 

  • High school diploma required or equivalent required 
  • Minimum six years of recruiting experience required 
  • Minimum two years of retail operation leadership experience required 
  • Proven track record in execution and management of projects; Project Management certification preferred. 
  • Experience developing and analyzing data to support execution of operation decisions and present to leadership. 
  • Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations 
  • Experience with multiple ATS and Social Media sourcing solutions 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Able to translate and create an executive summary of analyzed data  
  • Able to effectively write and present complex ideas and solutions to problems in a clear, concise manner to executive leadership 
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet strict deadlines   
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate 
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment 
  •  Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 
  • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office ATS and other sourcing platforms. 
  • Intermediate Excel skills 
  • Ability to skillfully manage multiple, competing priorities concurrently while maintaining strong customer service  
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills  
  • Ability to travel as required. 

 

This job description is not an employment contract.  It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities.  The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice.  Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description. 

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