Recruiter

Classification: Business Analyst

Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: Are you passionate about connecting people with purpose-driven careers? Join KUB as a Recruiter and play a pivotal role in building the workforce behind the essential services in our community—electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and fiber. As a trusted partner in the hiring process, you’ll help attract top talent and ensure candidates have a seamless and positive experience from first interaction to day one.

In this role, you will:

- Collaborate with managers to understand hiring needs and support the recruiting process in assigned areas for full-time and student positions

- Support managers in developing job postings that capture the attention of top talent

- Build strong partnerships with internal teams to guide candidates through every stage of the hiring process, including job advertising, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers

- Attend career fairs and community events to connect with potential candidates

- Use applicant tracking systems and other HR tools to manage postings, applications, and candidate records

- Create and edit reports related to hiring activities and processes

- Assist with or lead specific recruiting programs and team processes

- Work collaboratively with the team to support and improve recruiting programs, processes, and procedures

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve bending, stooping, reaching, walking, or standing for brief periods of time.

Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in human resources or a related field

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while delivering excellent customer service

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Valid driver’s license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements:

- Experience with applicant tracking system (ATS) or other HR software

- Experience in recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, extending offers

- Experience with career fairs, networking, or community outreach events

Selection Process

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

- KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer