REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet. 

This job contributes to REI’s success by recruiting and filling Store Leader positions within the West Store Regions, as well as assisting in the execution of all REI recruiting activity. This position partners with the Hiring Managers to proactively identify the most effective sourcing strategies to meet the needs of their assigned client group. Proactively updates assigned client group on status of recruiting activity. Collaborates and partners with other HR disciplines and other internal and external parties regarding business/people issues and the needed recruiting solutions. May facilitate other Recruiting initiatives. Models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.

Ideal candidate must live and work in the Pacific/Mountain time zones.

• Execute, plan and support recruiting practices, systems and programs congruent with REI culture
• Ensure the hiring needs of the fast paced business are met in a timely manner
• Consult and advise hiring managers on overall hiring process, collaborate on job requisition details and creation, and advise on effective candidate assessment/interview techniques
• Effectively screen and interview candidates to assess skills
• Build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and HR Business Partners to ensure hiring requirements are met
• Consistently update applicant tracking system and hiring managers in a timely manner

• 3+years of recruiting experience in a high volume environment
• Ability to manage work load in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to influence groups and individuals to move in a desired direction, build productive working relationships and effectively negotiate.
• Basic knowledge of all HR disciplines.
• Understands recruiting technology.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Creates a strong, mutually supportive work spirit and culture where people can do their best.
• Establishes trust and inspires others.
• Makes effective organization and people decisions in a manner consistent with REI's values and ethics.

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.  

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.   

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off.  Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.