Recruiter

Primary Function

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Recruiter is responsible for managing and executing all phases of the full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a positive candidate experience while supporting the organization’s hiring and growth goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle, from job posting creation through the new hire’s first week of employment.
• Deliver a welcoming, efficient, and seamless recruiting and onboarding experience for all candidates.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, maintaining communication with professionalism, warmth, and responsiveness.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, qualifications, and hiring timelines.
• Review, screen, and evaluate resumes for open positions across all departments.
• Conduct initial phone, virtual, and in-person interviews.
• Act as a liaison between the Company and external staffing agencies or recruiting partners.
• Maintain frequent and transparent communication with candidates regarding application status and interview progression.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, gather interviewer feedback, and extend conditional offer letters.
• Manage all candidate activity and documentation within Workday (Applicant Tracking System).
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through sourcing strategies and proactive outreach efforts.
• Track and report key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill and candidate/onboarding experience indicators.
• Coordinate and support onsite recruiting events, job fairs, and open houses as needed.
• Facilitate pre-employment processes including background checks, drug screens, physicals, and new hire orientation communication.
• Serve as the recruiting subject matter expert for the plant, coaching team members on recruiting systems and processes.
• Coordinate new hire orientation, ensuring smooth transitions between presenters and serving as a point of contact for new hire questions.
• Assist in workforce planning and project management related to growth initiatives, ensuring monthly headcount targets are met and providing status updates to leadership.
• Support HR initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or a related field preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant recruiting experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, or a combination of education and experience.

Experience & Skills

• 2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), preferably Workday.
• Strong recruiting, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
• Proficiency with phone, virtual meeting platforms, and online interview tools.
• Knowledge of applicable employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Commitment to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• High level of professionalism, organization, and project management capability.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Drives Performance: Holds self and others accountable to achieve results and performance expectations.
• Acts Decisively: Makes timely, informed decisions and encourages thoughtful risk-taking.
• Project Management: Effectively manages multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Impactful Insights: Synthesizes information from multiple sources to support business decisions.
• Collaboration: Communicates effectively and works collaboratively across teams to drive outcomes.

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with the potential for remote work.
• Frequent computer use required.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. and push/pull up to 12 lbs.
• May involve stooping, bending, reaching, and extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
• Occasional travel may be required.