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Recruiting Assistant

Tri-City Group
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026
Tri-City Group is seeking a Recruiting Assistant for an immediate opening in Des Moines, IA. The Recruiting Assistant is responsible for supporting the employer branding and talent acquisition team and will assist with all administrative processes related to recruitment.

Essential Functions

  • Performs clerical duties such as emailing, handling paperwork, filing, and making phone calls
  • Screens applications and works with the Director of Human Resources, the Corporate Recruiter, and Hiring Managers to select qualified candidates
  • Helps maintain the department’s high degree of organization and efficiency
  • Schedules interviews for the hiring team
  • Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and Vice Presidents as required/requested
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
  • Responsible for assisting with applicant documentation
  • Attends and participates in job fairs, recruiting sessions, and other career events
  • Communicates and responds to applicants promptly, giving them position updates
  • Assists with scheduling pre-hire requirements
  • Performs customer service functions by answering applicant requests and questions
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies

  • Ability to analyze data
  • Attention to detail
  • Confidentiality
  • Data Entry Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organization
  • Reporting skills
  • Thoroughness

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Maintenance of a good attendance record is a condition of employment at Tri-City Electric Co. We expect all employees to be regular and reliable. Excessive absenteeism and excessive adjustment of your standard work schedule are unacceptable per our company's expectations. Travel expectations: Limited travel to career fairs is expected for this position.

Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree in Human Resources or a Business-related field
  • 1-5 years of recruiting or scheduling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Related Field (preferred, not required)
  • 3 years of recruiting experience (preferred, not required)

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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