HR Generalist - Recruiter

Assist the Talent Manager to build and lead a robust internal recruiting and development function across seven (7) plant locations, including sourcing candidates, coordinating and executing interviews, onboarding and other recruiting functions. When we're not actively hiring, the focus will shift to other Human Resources functions, such as training and development, benefits, employee relations, and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruiting & Onboarding
- Participate in the recruiting process to support high-volume, project-based hiring across all 7 locations.
- Collaborate with Talent Manager and departments to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
- Actively search for potential candidates, review resumes, and conduct phone-screen interviews.
- Coordinate with candidates and plant leadership to schedule interviews and pre-employment screening.
- Conduct onboarding meetings with new employees on their first day.
- Complete onboarding processes such as registering new hires in Paycom, completing the Form I-9, E-Verify, etc.
- Daily use of Applicant Tracking System (ATS) in Paycom.
- Maintain dashboards for open roles, time-to-fill, candidate flow, and agency performance using ATS.

Agency Management
- Participate in communication with primary staffing agencies as needed.
- Ensure cost efficiency and accountability on markups, submittals, and quality of hires.

Training & Development
- Assist the HR Director with developing a robust training and development program for the workforce.
- Partner with operations, plant leadership, and HR team to identify training needs.
- Research training programs and solutions.
- Assist the department with training record data entry.

Employer Branding / Candidate and Employee Experience
- Promote company culture and value through job postings, plant tours, and social media talent attraction campaigns.
- Ensure a consistent and positive experience for all applicants – from hourly to skilled trade and salaried roles.
- Conduct exit interviews to collect feedback and use information to improve processes, employee experience, and retention.

Other Human Resources Functions
- Assist the department in answering employee questions regarding company policy, processes, payroll, benefits, and more.
- Perform benefit orientation meetings and assist employees with enrollment.
- Assist the department with employee relations, communications, and company events.
- Become familiar with all HR functions to assist the department.
- Other tasks as assigned.

- 2 years of recruiting experience, preferably in a manufacturing, automotive, or high-volume environment.
- Strong understanding of candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Proficient in ATS systems, reporting tools, and job boards.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, flexible environment with frequent changes in hiring needs.

Education/Special Knowledge:
- Involvement in recruiting and hiring in a manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to workforce planning and seasonal ramp-up strategies.
- Familiarity with Human Resources functions.
- High School Diploma or GED is required.