About the Role

REHAU Water Technologies is seeking a Recruiting & Administrative Coordinator to support our manufacturing team in Cullman, Alabama.

This is a hands-on, people-focused position that combines active recruiting, employee support, and plant administration. You'll play an important role in identifying and engaging candidates, supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, and helping new employees get started successfully.

Beyond recruiting, you'll serve as a resource for employees who need assistance with routine questions, company systems, and workplace resources. You'll also coordinate employee engagement activities and support the administrative needs of our manufacturing facility.

We're looking for someone who enjoys connecting with people, has strong organizational skills, and can confidently manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate is approachable, resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking initiative.

This role works closely with Human Resources and plant leadership and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the employee and candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Onboarding

Actively support recruitment efforts, including sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, and identifying qualified applicants.
Conduct initial phone screenings to assess experience, qualifications, work history, availability, and alignment with position requirements.
Evaluate applicants and provide candidate recommendations to hiring managers and Human Resources.
Coordinate interviews, communicate with candidates, and ensure timely follow-up throughout the hiring process.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and hiring priorities.
Maintain accurate applicant records, screening notes, and recruitment activity updates.
Support recruiting events, job fairs, community outreach, and other initiatives to attract qualified candidates.
Assist with pre-employment processes, new-hire paperwork, onboarding preparation, and orientation coordination.
Help create a positive, professional candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

Employee Services & Engagement

Serve as an approachable first point of contact for employees with routine questions and requests.
Assist employees with accessing company systems, navigating self-service tools, and completing personal information updates.
Support employee check-ins, routine administrative transactions, and approved personnel changes under HR direction.
Coordinate employee recognition programs, engagement activities, celebrations, and internal events.
Assist with employee communications and workplace initiatives.
Support administrative follow-up related to employee concerns while maintaining confidentiality and referring sensitive matters to Human Resources.
Participate in the facility Safety Committee and support related activities.
Provide scheduled evening support once per week to assist night-shift employees.

Plant Administration & Coordination

Coordinate purchasing requests, office and plant supply orders, and purchase orders.
Assist with company credit card expense documentation and administrative payment processing.
Arrange hotel reservations, meeting logistics, and other business travel support.
Coordinate employee events, meeting lunches, catering, and visitor arrangements.
Maintain conference rooms, meeting supplies, and refreshments.
Receive and distribute incoming mail and support general office coordination.
Maintain organized administrative records and shared resources.
Provide additional administrative support to HR and plant leadership as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Two or more years of experience in recruiting, staffing, administrative coordination, employee services, or a related customer-facing role.
Experience interviewing, screening, evaluating, or assessing candidates, employees, or customers.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including confidence conducting phone conversations and asking follow-up questions.
Ability to evaluate information, recognize potential concerns, and provide thoughtful recommendations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Comfort learning new software and assisting others with technology.
Ability to work onsite and provide one scheduled late evening of support each week.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting manufacturing or hourly employee recruitment.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and HR information systems, such as UKG.
Experience coordinating onboarding, employee events, or workplace engagement programs.
Experience with purchasing, purchase orders, expense processing, or office administration.

What You'll Bring

A people-first approach: You enjoy connecting with candidates and employees and helping them navigate processes.
Good judgment: You can ask thoughtful questions, evaluate information, and recognize when something needs further review.
Initiative: You take ownership of tasks, follow through on commitments, and keep processes moving.
Strong organization: You can balance recruiting activities, employee requests, and administrative responsibilities.
A service mindset: You are approachable, responsive, and professional.
Adaptability: You are comfortable in a manufacturing environment where priorities may change throughout the day.
Teamwork: You collaborate effectively with HR, hiring managers, plant leadership, and employees across all shifts.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Pay range to be confirmed based on the approved position budget, qualifications, and experience.

REHAU offers a competitive benefits package, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, which may include:

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Training and career development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Open roles (1)