HR Generalist- Recruiter

Summary

The HR generalist performs HR related duties at the professional level and carries out responsibilities in recruiting, research, interviews, screens, and refers job candidates for job openings by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Acts as liaison with area employment agencies and outside recruiters.
• Writes job descriptions or reviews and edits job descriptions written by others.
• Develops and maintains network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates.
• Initiates contact with possibly qualified candidates for specific job openings.
• Reviews applications and resumes to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements, and to provide information about the organization and position.
• Screens and refers candidates for additional interviews with others in organization.
• Develops recruitment programs, with the managers input and various other resources.
• Writes and places job advertising in various media.
• Coordinates participation in, sets up display, and works at job fairs.
• Develops and maintains contacts with schools, alumni groups, and other public organizations to find and attract applicants.
• Makes public presentations at schools, organizations, and job fairs regarding the organization and opportunities.
• Coordinates between all hiring managers, supervisors and potential candidates by scheduling interviews and setting up appointments on Microsoft outlook.
• Utilizes Internet online recruiting sources and HRIS software to identify and recruit candidates.
• Provides information on company facilities and job opportunities to potential applicants.
• Performs all pre-employment screening reference checks, background checks, MVR, on applicants.
• Coordinates communications with applicants as to pre-employment drug screen and physical DOT testing or NON-DOT testing. Completes all authorization forms for clinic testing.
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Backs up HR Manager on benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, and leave of absence and other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential (Secondary) Duties:

• Arranges travel and lodging for out-of-town applicants.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Must have 5 plus years of recent recruiting experience in a manufacturing environment, have worked in an HR department.

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or four to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business procedures.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, and oral form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Excel, MS Office and HRIS Software.