Lead full-cycle recruitment across functions, source and assess candidates, partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, manage ATS data and hiring reports, drive employer branding and career events, negotiate offers, and establish an internship program to build candidate pipelines.
HR Specialist (Recruiter)Locations: Houston (8718)
Business Units: Central
About the Job: Full Time
Job Function
The Recruiter is responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment activities, developing effective talent acquisition strategies, and ensuring the organization attracts, hires, and retains top-quality talent. This role partners closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to support current and future workforce needs.
Key Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Education and Experience
Why Join Us
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Business Units: Central
About the Job: Full Time
Job Function
The Recruiter is responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment activities, developing effective talent acquisition strategies, and ensuring the organization attracts, hires, and retains top-quality talent. This role partners closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to support current and future workforce needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for all-level positions across multiple functions, including high-volume roles Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, workforce plans, and hiring priorities
- Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies using job boards, LinkedIn, employee referrals, agencies, and professional networks
- Screen, interview, and assess candidates using competency-based and behavioral interviewing techniques
- Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
- Drive employer branding initiatives and represent the organization at career events and job fairs
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and prepare regular hiring reports
- Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes, tools, and candidate experience
- Negotiate job offers and support the successful closing of candidates
- Implement and establish internship program to create a direct source of pre-vetted candidates for future full-time roles
- Carry out additional responsibilities as required
Basic Qualifications
- Strategic thinking and workforce planning capability
- Strong interviewing, evaluation, and candidate assessment skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Data-driven decision-making and analytical skills
- Strong negotiation and influencing abilities
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel)
- Adaptability and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- over 2 years of talent acquisition experience, including senior-level or hard-to-fill roles
- Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and applicable labor legislation
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter
- Industry-specific hiring experience (e.g., manufacturing) is preferred
Why Join Us
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
- Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
- 401K with employer contribution.
- Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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