Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist

Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 / year

Description
We are seeking a Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist to support high-volume hiring across our manufacturing & distribution teams. This role is vital to keeping candidates moving from sourcing through their start date, and requires a strong focus on staying organized, highly communicative, and meeting cannabis compliance requirements.

This role is primarily remote, with willingness to travel 1-2x per month to support HR onsite operations & events.

Key ResponsibilitiesSourcing & Hiring
• Support hiring for high-volume manufacturing roles across multiple open roles simultaneously.
• Proactively source candidates through job boards, referrals, local outreach, and community partnerships.
• Conduct initial candidate screens to assess basic qualifications, availability, and role fit and schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain active communication throughout the hiring process to keep candidates engaged and reduce drop-off.
• Partner with hiring managers to align on candidate flow, interview feedback, and hiring timelines.

Onboarding & Compliance
• Own and ensure all cannabis badging and licensing requirements are completed prior to start date (guide candidates through state-specific compliance requirements and documentation).
• Process background checks, I-9 verification, and other pre-employment onboarding steps to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Manage onboarding timelines to support group start dates and high-volume hiring, and proactively follow up to prevent delays, incomplete documentation, or onboarding drop-off that may result in missed hiring deadlines.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• 21+ years old (industry requirement).
• Proactive, with the ability to manage time and priorities independently.
• 2–4 years of experience in recruiting, coordination, or high-volume hiring environments (agency experience a plus).
• Experience supporting hiring for hourly or operational roles (manufacturing, warehouse, retail, etc.) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools.
• Experience in regulated industries (cannabis, food production, pharmaceuticals, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to learn and manage state-specific cannabis badging requirements.

Experience the Fernway Advantage
• Generous annual leave: 13 paid holidays and up to 3 weeks PTO (hourly and salaried staff alike)
• Comprehensive health coverage: company-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
• Extra benefits: PSL, FSA, life insurance, 401(k) with match, discounted pet insurance and gym membership