Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Regional Retail Recruiter

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage  •  $70k - $75k/yr  •  Lakewood, CO (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Salary Range

USD $70,000.00/Yr. - USD $75,000.00/Yr.

The Job in a Nutshell:

Under the direction of the Recruiting Manager, the Recruiter is responsible for forecasting, sourcing, recruiting and interviewing for positions as assigned by NGVC stores, the Home Office and the Distribution Center. This position will assist with the implementation of recruiting initiatives that build bench strength, reduce turnover and ensure compliance with all application and federal state laws.

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

07/07/2026

Responsibilities

Main Ingredients:

  • Provides support, training and direction to new staff members
  • Manages new store recruiting processes to completion
  • Develops reports through multiple applications including Dayforce and iCims to determine trends and other information to assist with recruiting initiatives
  • Coordinates job fairs in order to source potential store level candidates in high-needs markets
  • Identifies quality and high potential candidates for store management
  • Meets regularly with the Recruiting Manager, VP of HR and Regional Managers to identify staffing needs
  • Provides quality candidates to the Regional Managers for final selection of all Store Manager positions
  • Assists Store Managers throughout the hiring process including background checks and any other pre-employment assessments
  • Creates and presents innovative recruitment techniques, strategy and avenues including social media
  • Reports weekly and monthly to the Recruiting Manager on staffing needs, turnover, trends, opportunities and other recruiting-related issues for his/her assigned area
  • Coaches Store Managers on quality interviewing and selection practices
  • Adopts stores, ensuring compliance with all recruiting and employment laws and regulations
  • Sources for candidates using a variety of techniques including networking, advertising, job fairs
  • Partners with Store Managers to address store level comments or concerns for better retention
  • Coordinates training needs with store operations and travel
  • Travels up to 20% of the time on average, and as much as needed to meet company growth objectives

    • 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, GED or equivalent experience is required
  • 3-5 years of experience recruiting exempt and non-exempt level candidates
  • Field retail experience preferred
  • Strong recruiting skills and ability to identify quality candidates
  • Strong knowledge of all relevant recruiting and employment laws and regulations
  • Ability to work independently; self-motivated
  • Excellent understanding of the retail environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate with candidates and employees at every education level
  • Proficient computer skills with ability to develop spreadsheets and reports to analyze division staffing needs
  • Excellent collaboration and consensus building skills
  • Strong relationship-building/networking ability and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Knowledge and shared belief of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage culture and values
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks for timely completion

    • 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 him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.

    Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

    About Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

    For more than 60 years, Natural Grocers has combined the affordability of natural groceries and supplements with free health and nutrition education. Our industry leading standards are never compromised in order to empower our community. Our mission is shared through providing a selection of more than 30,000 natural and organic groceries, supplements, body care and household products as well as free science-based literature, nutritional counseling, and educational cooking demonstrations led by enthusiastic, knowledgeable employees. Providing access to accurate nutrition information and the highest quality natural products is why we exist. If you appreciate a passion for an affordable, nutritious diet and empowering others to wellness through nutrition education, you belong on the good4u crew! The good4u Revolution is here, grow with us in a blossoming green industry.

    Industry
    Retail & Ecommerce
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Lakewood, CO
    Year Founded
    1955
    Website
    naturalgrocers.com
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