Talent Acquisition Specialist

Ryan Lawn and Tree Inc • Merriam, KS, US • 3d ago

Description

Build the Team Behind the Clean Red Trucks.

At Ryan Lawn & Tree, we've built one of the most respected lawn and tree care companies in the Midwest — and we know our people are the reason why. As we push toward $200M in growth, we need a Talent Acquisition Specialist who can do it all: source and close great candidates, own the full recruiting lifecycle, and keep the administrative backbone of our hiring operation running like clockwork.

The ideal candidate is an independent recruiter who takes pride in doing the process right.

Who We Are

Ryan Lawn & Tree serves customers across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. As a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage — and that belief starts with how we hire. When Ryan grows, every associate grows with it.

About the Role

You'll partner closely with the Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner and Hiring Managers to fuel Ryan's growth across our hourly, seasonal, and field-based workforce. Half of this role is pure talent acquisition — sourcing, building relationships, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience from first contact to first day. The other half is owning the administrative engine that keeps every open requisition across the organization moving cleanly from opening through New Associate Orientation.

Ryan's business is seasonal by nature, which means our recruiting pace reflects that — high-energy during spring and fall, with slower periods that allow for strategic pipeline building and process improvement. We're looking for someone who thrives in both modes and uses every season productively.

What You'll Do

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

Own an independent requisition load focused on hourly, seasonal, and field-based positions across multiple Ryan branches
Execute the full recruiting lifecycle — sourcing, screening, offer, and pre-boarding — for your assigned roles
Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs
Proactively source candidates through Indeed, LinkedIn, job fairs, community partnerships, and referral networks as needed
Screen resumes and conduct phone screens to assess qualifications, fit, and interest; hand off qualified candidates to hiring managers
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for seasonal roles ahead of peak hiring periods
Post and manage job listings across all relevant platforms

Candidate Experience & Coordination

Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the entire hiring process — timely, professional, and personal
Manage pre-employment steps org-wide including background checks, drug screens, and new hire paperwork
Prepare and deliver offer letters for all hires in coordination with the Sr. TAP
Guide candidates through onboarding preparation, ensuring a seamless handoff to HR so every new associate starts strong

TA Administration & Process Ownership

Own all administrative tasks associated with every open requisition across the organization — from req creation through New Associate Orientation
Open, manage, and maintain requisitions in Paylocity (ATS) with accurate job details, approvals, and status updates at every stage
Track and report on key recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, application volume, and source effectiveness
Support HR with reporting, process documentation, and special projects
Assist with employer branding efforts including social media content and job fair materials

Requirements

What You Bring

Required

2–5 years of hands-on talent acquisition recruiting experience
Experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously
Process-driven with exceptional attention to detail — accuracy at every step directly impacts the candidate experience and the business
A proactive, ownership mindset — you follow up, you track, and you close loops without being asked
Experience with an ATS or HRIS (Paylocity experience a plus)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Google; comfort learning new systems quickly

Preferred

Previous hourly or field-based recruiting experience
Familiarity with sourcing tools such as Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, or ZipRecruiter
Experience in trades, landscaping, agriculture, or a similarly field-based industry
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus given our workforce demographics

Why Ryan Lawn & Tree?

Competitive Pay — $63,000 – $73,000 with opportunity to grow
Employee Ownership — 100% ESOP — a real stake in our success
Stability & Growth — A financially strong company on a clear path to $200M
Collaborative Culture — A tight-knit team that values doing things the right way
Room to Grow — Structured learning and career development investment
Full Benefits — Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, and ESOP participation

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

Ryan Lawn & Tree is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Ready to Help Build Something Great?

If you're a recruiter who loves the full picture — finding great people, building relationships, and owning the process end-to-end — we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build the team that's taking Ryan to $200M. #ZR

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