Corporate Recruiter in Haltom City, Texas at MICA Steelworks Inc

JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a motivated, results-driven Recruiter with experience in the steel and manufacturing industry to support our growing workforce needs. The Recruiter will be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process, identifying and attracting qualified candidates, and partnering with hiring managers to fill positions across manufacturing, production, maintenance, operations, and administrative departments.

The ideal candidate understands the unique staffing demands of a fast-paced industrial environment and has the ability to recruit both skilled trades and professional-level talent. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the company attracts, hires, and retains employees who support operational excellence, safety, productivity, and company growth.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• 2–5 years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience preferred.
• Previous recruiting experience in steel, manufacturing, industrial, construction, or skilled trades environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit high-volume hourly positions as well as specialized technical and professional roles.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and industrial job functions, including production, maintenance, welding, fabrication, and machine operations.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, and recruiting platforms.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing hiring priorities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Skill in planning and maintaining an organized work environment with attention to detail
• Skill in demonstrating strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain a professional disposition and be courteous
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain high-level of confidentiality
• Ability to speak, read, and write grammatically correct English
• Ability to use tact and express ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to report for duty as scheduled (punctuality) and maintain good attendance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and have good judgement to know when to escalate matters to the director-level
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, peers, management, and customers
• Ability to work cooperatively with other team members
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Must have high initiative and self-accountability
• Must be trustworthy, honest, and demonstrate good work ethic
• Proficient time management skills
• Must be willing to travel up to 40% of the time

RESPONSIBILITIES

Full-Cycle Recruitment
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job posting and candidate sourcing through interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with department managers and supervisors to understand workforce requirements, staffing priorities, and position qualifications.
• Develop recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for hourly, skilled trades, technical, and salaried positions.
• Maintain active candidate pipelines to support current and future workforce needs.
• Coordinate interviews, communicate with candidates, and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Extend job offers and assist with compensation discussions in accordance with company guidelines.

Steel & Manufacturing Recruitment
• Recruit for a variety of industrial positions, including:
o Production and Manufacturing Associates
o Machine Operators and CNC Operators
o Welders and Fitters
o Industrial Maintenance Mechanics
o Forklift and Material Handling Operators
o Certified Welding Inspectors and Ultrasonic Technicians
o Production Supervisors and Plant Managers
o Operations Professionals and administrative support workers
o Inventory, Shipping, and Logistics Personnel
o Flatbed CDL Truck Drivers, and other positions as needed
• Understand manufacturing environments, production processes, shift schedules, and skilled labor requirements.
• Identify candidates with experience in steel processing, metal fabrication, industrial manufacturing, and heavy equipment operations.
• Build relationships with trade schools, technical colleges, workforce development programs, and industry organizations.

Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development
• Utilize job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals, and direct sourcing to identify qualified candidates.
• Develop creative recruiting strategies to attract talent in competitive skilled labor markets.
• Maintain a network of qualified candidates for hard-to-fill and recurring positions.
• Attend job fairs, community hiring events, and industry networking events as needed.
• Promote the company as an employer of choice within the manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Hiring Manager & Department Support
• Work closely with operations, production, maintenance, and department leadership to forecast hiring needs.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment activity, candidate pipelines, and open requisitions.
• Advise hiring managers on labor market conditions, candidate availability, and recruiting timelines.
• Ensure hiring decisions align with job requirements, company culture, and operational needs.
Recruitment Administration & Reporting
• Maintain accurate candidate records, interview notes, and recruitment activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Monitor recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, time-to-hire, applicant flow, and offer acceptance rates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, hiring procedures, and company policies.
• Coordinate background checks, pre-employment screenings, and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate and employee information.

PREFERRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Understanding of steel manufacturing, metal processing, fabrication, and industrial operations.
• Experience recruiting for shift-based and 24/7 manufacturing environments.
• Ability to identify and evaluate skilled trades talent.
• Strong sourcing and networking capabilities.
• Ability to build credibility with plant managers, production supervisors, and operations leadership.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
The Recruiter will be evaluated based on the following performance measures:
• Time-to-fill and time-to-hire.
• Number of successful hires against established hiring goals.
• Quality of hire and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Candidate pipeline development and engagement.
• Offer acceptance rate.
• Retention of newly hired employees.
• Recruitment process efficiency and responsiveness.
• Accuracy and timeliness of recruitment reporting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

COMPENSATION
Salary commensurate with education and experience

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position primarily operates in an office environment but may require regular visits to manufacturing facilities, production floors, and warehouse environments to understand operational staffing needs and engage with hiring managers and employees. Travel to job fairs, recruiting events, technical schools, and other company locations will be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Minimal physical exertion. While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities are required by this job, which include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, recruiting materials, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time, overtime exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS
Regular travel is expected for this position. Traveling to all MICA Steelworks locations, Job fairs and other business partners locations.

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Employee is expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
MICA Steelworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.