Bilingual HR Recruiter Specialist
(Bilingual a must and Manufacturing Experience)
Department: Human Resources Reports To: Human Resources Director FLSA Status: Exempt Location: McKinney, Texas
Salary for this position is from $50k to $60k
Position Summary
The HR Recruiter Specialist is responsible for supporting the company's talent acquisition efforts by sourcing, recruiting, screening, and onboarding qualified candidates for hourly and salaried positions. This role serves as a key partner to operations leadership and staffing agencies to ensure the timely hiring of employees while maintaining a positive candidate experience and compliance with employment laws and company policies.
This is an entry-level professional recruiting position designed for individuals with a passion for human resources, talent acquisition, and employee engagement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
- Recruit candidates for hourly, skilled, and salaried positions.
- Review applications and screen candidates to determine qualifications.
- Conduct phone screenings and initial interviews.
- Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and operational leaders.
- Schedule candidate interviews and communicate next steps.
- Extend employment offers and explain employment conditions.
- Maintain candidate pipelines for current and future openings.
- Assist with workforce planning initiatives and hiring forecasts.
Job Posting & Candidate Sourcing
- Create and post job advertisements on job boards, social media platforms, and company career pages.
- Source candidates through Indeed, LinkedIn, community organizations, employee referrals, career fairs, and workforce development programs.
- Develop recruiting strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
- Build relationships with local schools, colleges, and community organizations.
Staffing Agency Management
- Partner with staffing agencies to support temporary and direct hire recruiting needs.
- Coordinate candidate referrals and conversion opportunities.
- Monitor staffing agency performance and hiring effectiveness.
New Hire Onboarding
- Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks, drug screenings, and employment verification.
- Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
- Ensure completion of required onboarding documents and compliance requirements.
- Partner with operations leaders to create a positive onboarding experience.
HR Administration
- Maintain accurate recruiting and applicant tracking records.
- Prepare recruiting reports and hiring metrics.
- Assist with employment verifications and personnel file maintenance.
- Support E-Verify and I-9 compliance processes.
- Assist with special HR projects and initiatives.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience
- 1-3 years of recruiting, staffing, or human resources experience.
- Manufacturing or warehouse recruiting experience preferred but not required.
- Experience working with staffing agencies is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with candidates and employees.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
