Hiring Manager

Posted by Next Adventure on 07/02/2019

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Action, Fishing, Lifestyle, Outdoor, Snow, WaterSports

Job Categories: Admin/Clerical, Human Resources, Retail - Management- Staff

Company Type: Accessories, Apparel/SoftGoods, Events, Gym/Outfitter, HardGoods/Equipment, Retailer, Service, Retail

State: OR

City: Portland

Country: United States

Required Experience: 1 - 3 years

Job Type: Full Time

Salary:

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel: No

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:

Job Description & Requirements

Based in the heart of Southeast Portland, nestled amongst great food, music, rivers and art, Next Adventure is on the hunt for the right person to help create a winning team of customer service gurus and outdoor enthusiasts.

 

While Next Adventure is well known for being fun and light-hearted, we take our business and customers seriously. We can only provide an excellent customer service experience with excellent employees, which is why recruiting and hiring is extremely important. We are currently seeking an experienced Hiring Manager to continue this mission. We are looking for the right candidate who has documented industry experience and will take ownership of this opportunity. 

 

The Next Adventure Hiring Manager is responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and conducting initial training to get the strongest possible candidate into each open position. As the first point of contact for most employees, the Hiring Manager plays a critical role in introducing new hires to the culture of the company, and forecasting what makes a successful Next Adventure employee. This position is deeply tied to the staff and the leadership, and facilitates an open communication loop throughout the company. 

 

The Hiring Manager works very closely with the HR team and has many interconnected responsibilities. This is a full time, salaried position that reports directly to the Administrative Operations (AO!) Manager.

 

Qualifications: 

• Has performed all aspects of the hiring process for a mid-sized company of 150+ people or more.
• Trained in interview tactics.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized with a mind towards improving upon existing systems, and creating new ones to increase efficiency and efficacy.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, in a deadline oriented environment, acting quickly to maximize on opportunities.
• Must be able to concentrate on details while maintaining a clear vision of the big picture.
• Creativity, initiative and flexibility are necessary.
• History of effectively working independently and with teams.
• Keen eye for qualities of people that excel in customer service.
• Has worked in the Outdoor Industry and understands the unique hiring needs for the industry (preferred).
• Skilled in Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and project management and payroll software, preferably Asana and Paylocity.

 

Compensation: 

• Competitive industry salary
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Employee discount and pro deals
• Climbing gym memberships and other industry partner perks
• Access to rental gear and classes

 

To increase your chances of employment, apply in person with your resume and cover letter at one of our retail locations. Answer the following questions in your cover letter: What position are you applying for? How would you make an impact on our business? What is your superpower? 

Applying from out of town? Please send an email response to this ad with attached cover letter and resume.

About Next Adventure

Next Adventure is comprised of five locations: our flagship store on SE Grand & Stark, Paddle Sports Center on SE 7th Ave, Scappoose bay, Sandy, and online at nextadventure.net. Next Adventure was conceived by childhood friends Deek & Bryan in 1997 selling only used gear and closeouts, and has now grown into the premier outdoor retailer. Whether you are a kayaker, climber, snowboarder, hiker, camper, skier, cyclist, disc golfer, or mountaineer, you’ll find the right gear for the right price. Inform, Outfit, Excite, our tagline says it all: who we are, what we are, and why we do it. We pride ourselves on our knowledge of the wilderness and getting all we can from it. We use this to share a bond with our customers & spread the joy of getting everyone outside safely, comfortably, efficiently, and within your budget. We love what we do, and we’ll get you into it too.