Join a dynamic and growing landscaping company in Fort Myers, Florida, as an HR Bilingual Recruiter. This role is essential to building strong teams by managing the full recruitment and onboarding process for both field and leadership positions. The HR Bilingual Recruiter partners closely with operations leaders to attract, hire, and onboard a high volume of hourly and supervisory talent. The ideal candidate is fluent in both English and Spanish, excels at building relationships, and is passionate about supporting workforce growth in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the companys success by ensuring a seamless candidate experience and supporting employee development from day one.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for field and leadership roles using Team Engine, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
- Source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, Team Engine, employee referrals, social media, job fairs, and community outreach.
- Monitor and respond to candidate communications in Team Engine daily, ensuring timely engagement.
- Attend weekly safety meetings to promote the employee referral program and encourage internal referrals.
- Recruit for a variety of roles, including Ground Maintenance Labor, Pest Control Technicians, Irrigation Technicians, Arbor/Tree Crew, Enhancements Crew, Operations Supervisors, and Account Managers.
- Conduct interviews and candidate communications in both English and Spanish.
- Partner with branch managers and operations leadership to understand hiring needs and workforce planning.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for seasonal and year-round staffing needs.
- Coordinate and assist with new hire orientations at branch locations as needed.
- Complete and verify pre-employment requirements, including E-Verify and employment eligibility documentation.
- Ensure recruiting and onboarding processes comply with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Enter, update, and maintain accurate hiring and employee data in IPS/Nova and QuickBooks.
- Assist with onboarding and employee training initiatives using the Greenius training platform, including setup and completion tracking.
- Collaborate with HR, Safety, and Operations teams to support safety, compliance, and skills-based training programs.
- Develop and maintain bilingual recruiting and onboarding materials.
- Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of recruiting or HR experience, preferably in landscaping, construction, or field-based industries.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
- Experience using Team Engine as a recruiting platform.
- Experience maintaining employee and hiring data in IPS/Nova, QuickBooks, or similar HR/payroll systems.
- Working knowledge of LinkedIn, Indeed, and other recruiting platforms.
- Experience with E-Verify and employment eligibility compliance.
- Ability and willingness to travel to branch locations, attend weekly safety meetings, and respond promptly to candidate communications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
- High sense of urgency and responsiveness.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions across multiple locations.
- Strong relationship-building and employee-engagement skills.
- High attention to detail, data accuracy, and confidentiality.
- Preferred: Experience recruiting skilled trades, labor, or green industry roles.
- Preferred: HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent).
- Preferred: Experience supporting learning management systems (LMS) or training platforms.
Work Environment
- Office-based in Fort Myers, FL, with travel to branch locations as needed.
- Participation in weekly safety meetings.
- Regular use of computer, phone, and HR/payroll systems.
- Occasional evening or weekend work during peak hiring seasons.
Experience and License Requirements
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
- Full-cycle Recruitment