"We believe our best investment is in our people." – Healthy Spot Core Value #8 As employees at Healthy Spot we feel pride in the work that we do. We believe in inspiring healthy pet lifestyles by creating authentic experiences with customers and fostering a sense of community. At Healthy Spot, employees are team members, caregivers to four-legged friends, public educators, and role models. Our pride in our work is what allows us to exceptionally serve dogs, customers, the Healthy Spot team, and our communities. We are looking for a passionate individual to assume the role of the Recruiting Assistant! This unique individual will be a brand ambassador to Healthy Spot. As such, he/she will have a gregarious, extroverted personality who has the innate ability to easily connect with others. It is imperative that the individual fully believes in Healthy Spot's vision and have the natural ability to communicate the vision to candidates and new hires. Not only will this individual have a wonderful, enthusiastic personality, he/she must be a master of exceptionally executing administrative duties under tight deadlines. This individual must be computer savvy, organized, have the ability to multi-task in a fast environment, and process new information quickly. This individual will work closely with the Head of Recruiting in sourcing resumes, setting up interviews, and utilizing our recruiting tools in analyzing and organizing data. This individual will also assist in attending various career fairs and be the brand ambassador representing Healthy Spot to candidates. As this unique individual gains more experience, he or she will assist in conducting interviews and move up to become a Junior Recruiter or Recruiter! The Ideal Candidate… MUST LOVE DOGS! MUST LOVE PEOPLE! Must be an extrovert who has an innate quality of easily connecting with people Must have a highly contagious energy around people Must have extensive administrative experience and exceptionally execute administrative tasks Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast environment Must believe in high standards - does not accept mediocrity Must have excellent oral communication skills – must speak professionally over the phone and in person by being the brand ambassador of Healthy Spot Must have excellent organization and project management skills and have the ability to quickly react to staffing needs of Healthy Spot Must love writing – the individual will have strong writing and editing skills Must be meticulous and detailed-oriented to a fault Must adapt to change quickly and enthusiastically and easily handle complex matters Must have a progressive mindset and embrace innovation Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with applicant tracking systems, The Resumator, preferred Must follow up with delegated projects or tasks in a timely matter Must have a high level of dedication to learn Must have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Must be driven and committed Must be flexible, punctual and reliable Must be capable of working independently and in a team environment Must be capable of handling a fast pace, high stress environment Must be a self-starter and quick learner Must have an operating vehicle and a valid California Driver License Must travel to all Healthy Spot store locations The Recruiting Assistant Will… -Represent Healthy Spot at all times as its brand ambassador -Positively impact Healthy Spot through his or her work ethic, passion, and positive energy -Exceptionally execute administrative duties, including but not limited to, data entry, organizing and maintaining files, and utilizing Healthy Spot's recruiting tools in analyzing and organizing data -Assist in developing and executing full life cycle recruiting plans including resume review, interviewing, pay negotiations, new hire paperwork, and assessments -Assist in ensuring that hiring practices (both internal and external) meet legal guidelines relating to non-discrimination and state and federal compliance standards -Assist in efficiently and effectively filling open positions -Work closely with managers to understand specific hiring needs and execute recruiting strategies to meet them -Help assist in writing and placing advertisements -Post openings on various job boards and in other appropriate venues -Perform resume searches and review applicants to evaluate if they meet the position requirements -Assist in conducting telephone interviews, schedule interviews, and check references -Assist in writing and forwarding rejection letters -Manage applicant tracking and maintain recruiting metrics -Assist in preparing and sending new employee orientation packages -Follow up with the related clerical aspects of employment, such as completing of employment and company required forms, notifying the department of employee's starting date, and ensuring new hire is scheduled to begin employment -Perform other special projects as assigned -Aid public relations in establishing a recognizable "employer of choice" reputation for the company, both internally and externally -Become an expert at analyzing the Predictive Index Survey -Attend career fairs and represent Healthy Spot -Perform other duties as assigned Please respond with a resume. Please also articulate the following: 1) Why you would be an immediate value adding team member 2) Why you are the best candidate for the Recruiting Assistant position 3) What is your favorite breed Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. It's your opportunity to allow us to get to know your unique personality! Healthy Spot Job Perks!! For Full Time Employees -Four different types of medical plans, and we also offer a dental and vision plan! -If your dog is under 30 pounds, bring them to work and have them stay in dog daycare!* All dogs must pass behavior temperament test and having UTD vaccination records. **Dependent on availability of space in Dog Daycare. This perk is available after the 90 day trial period** - 30% off all Treats/Supplies!! -15% of all Food!! -15%-30% Grooming discount - dependent upon long hair/wired hair and size of dog. Part Time Employees -If your dog is under 30 pounds, bring them to work and have them stay in dog daycare!* All dogs must pass behavior temperament test and having UTD vaccination records. **Dependent on availability of space in Dog Daycare. This perk is available after the 180 day trial period** - 30% off all Treats/Supplies!! -15% of all Food!! -15%-30% Grooming discount - dependent upon long hair/wired hair and size of dog. Company Description We are a fast growing, upscale, upbeat, healthy and earth friendly pet products and services store. As our company grows, we are always looking to add new members to our team. We look for team members to grow with our company and are looking for individuals to stay with us long term. In that sense, our recruiting efforts are stringent to find the unique individual. We realize our success is based on our team members. Without the individual personalities and quirks that shine in and out of the Healthy Spot atmosphere, Healthy Spot would not exist. As such, we love to promote from within and spend time and resources to foster each team member's growth. We are proud to see team members grow from entry level to manager positions and see them gain skills and confidence both professionally and personally! Our Los Angeles stores make customers feel welcomed and at ease! We have expanded into our first store in Costa Mesa in January 2014, and have opened our first Long Beach store location in May 2014! We are committed to unleashing each family's passion for their dogs by offering the finest products and services, quality information and highest care while breeding social awareness of humane compassion and canine education for the community -- all for your dog's mind, body, and bowl.