The Human Resources/Recruitment & Employee Engagement Specialist serves as a strong support partner to the Human Resources department regarding a wide variety of HR functions including full-cycle talent acquisition, employee engagement, and other aspects of HR.

Talent Acquisition:

• Works with hiring managers in various departments to define recruitment needs and plan the hiring process.
• Full life-cycle recruiting including posting ads, screening, interviewing candidates.
• Source candidates on job boards, resume databases, professional networks and through referrals.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, and other external partners to develop talent pipelines and identify qualified candidates
• Organize hiring events and participate in job fairs to network with potential candidates.
• Checking references and conducting background checks, preparing and making offers.
• Onboard new hires and further develop the onboarding process.
• Maintains and updates job descriptions through regular reviews with managers and employees

Employee Relations and Engagement:

• Lead the Employee Wellness and Engagement Committee and coordinate employee engagement initiatives.
• Creates and publishes the Employee Newsletter.
• Assist with coordinating the performance evaluation process.
• Offboard exiting employees by conducting exit interviews.
• Assist with implementing HR policies and maintaining the employee handbook.
• Assist with the development and delivery of employee training programs that support professional growth, skill development, and effective use of workplace technologies.
• Listen and help employees with concerns, referring complex matters to the Human Resources Manager.
• Keep up to date on HR practices and legal requirements.

Benefits:

• 401(k) w/ employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Employee discount

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of human resources experience, including full-cycle recruitment.
• Proficiency with HRIS and ATS platforms; Paylocity experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow through accurately.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow in the HR field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Passion for working in a dynamic, hands-on manufacturing environment.

This is an in-house, on-site position where you’ll have the opportunity to build strong relationships and make a direct impact with employees each day. This role is not remote or hybrid, and flexibility is required to support employee-related events and activities as needed.