The HR & Recruiting Specialist will play a vital role in identifying and securing high-performing candidates to meet our current and future hiring needs. The HR & Recruiting Specialist will oversee the recruitment process for a variety of positions, primarily sourcing and engaging candidates directly, while occasionally partnering with external recruiters for niche type roles. In addition to recruiting responsibilities, this role will support a range of HR functions by assisting the HR Generalist with employee-related processes and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and passionate about connecting the right people with the right opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, coordinating interviews with managers, preparing job offers and agreement letters, facilitating background prescreening, and notifying the HR Generalist once confirmed.
• Meet with department heads to gain a clear understanding of team needs and the skills required for open roles in order to create job description.
• Proactively source and network to identify candidates, review resumes, assess qualifications, and recommend top talent for open positions.
• Occasionally partner with external recruiters to support the search for specialized or hard-to-fill positions.
• Track and report recruitment metrics, providing insights to improve processes.
• Stay up to date on recruiting trends and best practices within the industry.
• In addition to recruiting, support HR with key functions such as bi-weekly payroll processing, employee onboarding, benefits administration, and policy communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Support employee engagement by conducting new-hire check-ins after the first week of onboarding and again at 30 days to evaluate progress, gather feedback, and relay insights to the HR Generalist regarding what is working well and opportunities for improvement.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage monthly employee engagement events, including setup and breakdown.
• Maintain and update the monthly employee bulletin board.
• Build rapport with employees through regular check-ins and informal touchpoints to support engagement and open communication.
• Support a positive workplace culture by reinforcing company values and expectations in day-to-day interactions.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of recruiting experience in an in-house or agency setting, combined with general HR experience.
• General HR knowledge and experience (such as onboarding, employee relations, or benefits support) to provide effective backup to the HR Generalist.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, recruitment tools, and applicant tracking systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to showcase our culture of care to candidates while working closely with department heads to ensure the right fit.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with external recruiters or staffing agencies a plus.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment or industry is helpful but not required.
• HR Certifications a plus