A rapidly growing manufacturing company with approximately $100M in revenue, is seeking a People Operations & Recruiting Specialist to join its lean corporate team. This is a hands-on opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants meaningful ownership of recruiting, payroll, onboarding, and day-to-day employee support for a growing workforce.

What You'll Do as the People Operations & Recruiting Specialist

Own recruiting from initial hiring need through offer and onboarding, with a particular focus on hourly manufacturing and production talent
Build proactive candidate pipelines for positions that are consistently difficult to fill
Partner directly with managers to understand workforce needs and develop practical recruiting strategies
Source, screen, interview, and help move qualified candidates efficiently through the hiring process
Represent the company at job fairs, workforce development programs, community events, and other recruiting initiatives
Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
Maintain payroll information and help ensure compliance with applicable employment and payroll requirements
Serve as a resource for employees with payroll questions and work quickly to resolve discrepancies
Coordinate onboarding and new-hire orientation
Support benefits enrollment, employee changes, and benefits communication
Pitch in wherever needed as part of a small, highly collaborative corporate team

Must-Haves as the People Operations & Recruiting Specialist

2-3+ years of hands-on HR experience
Experience owning or substantially supporting full-cycle recruiting
Direct payroll processing experience
Comfort recruiting for hourly, production, skilled labor, or similarly high-volume workforces
Working knowledge of HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems
Strong follow-through, attention to detail, and ability to juggle competing priorities
A proactive mindset and comfort operating in a company where things move quickly
Ability to work effectively with everyone from frontline employees to ownership and senior leadership

Nice-to-Haves as the People Operations & Recruiting Specialist

Experience in manufacturing, construction, precast concrete, building products, or another industrial environment
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience developing new sourcing channels or recruiting partnerships rather than relying solely on inbound applicants
Exposure to benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, or broader HR operations
Experience working in a growing, entrepreneurial business with a lean corporate team

The Company Offers

$60,000-$90,000 base salary, depending on experience
Medical and dental insurance with meaningful employer contributions
Voluntary life insurance
401(k) program planned for 2027
A highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where your work has visible impact
A small, tight-knit salaried team with direct access to company ownership
A family-friendly atmosphere within a growing organization
The opportunity to take real ownership of HR and recruiting initiatives within a successful, expanding company

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