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Company Profile

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

Position Purpose
The Recruiting Specialist supports high-volume hiring efforts for manufacturing and production roles, ensuring timely and efficient recruitment operations. This role focuses on coordinating the hiring process, maintaining candidate pipelines, and delivering a strong candidate experience while partnering closely with HR and business leaders.

Position Type

Full Time, FLSA Exempt

Location

San Antonio, TX

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities  

• Partner with HR and manufacturing leadership to meet high-volume hiring needs and timelines
• Manage job postings across job boards and social platforms, ensuring accuracy and visibility
• Conduct resume screening and initiate candidate outreach via phone, text, and email
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, including managing calendars and logistics
• Maintain accurate candidate records and status updates within the ATS
• Track recruiting activity, provide pipeline updates, and support reporting efforts
• Manage candidate communications and follow-ups throughout the hiring process
• Support interview preparation and gather feedback from hiring teams
• Assist with offer process administration and pre-employment steps
• Track candidate progress through pre-employment requirements (background checks, drug screens, onboarding, etc.)
• Coordinate candidate assessments such as dexterity testing and technical evaluations
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for ongoing production hiring needs
• Support hiring events, including job fairs and onsite hiring days
• Provide general administrative support to the recruiting and HR team

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications 

• 2+ years of recruiting, recruiting coordination, or high-volume hiring experience
• Experience supporting hourly or production hiring (manufacturing, warehouse, or similar environment preferred)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and job boards
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, conducted in accordance with applicable law

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hiring events or large-scale recruiting initiatives
• Familiarity with manufacturing or industrial workforce hiring
• Experience tracking recruiting metrics and reporting
• Exposure to coordinating assessments or pre-employment processes

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently
• Collaborative approach to resolving issues impacting various groups across the enterprise
• Ability to understand processes, troubleshoot, and recommend solutions
• Self-motivated team player who thrives in a dynamic environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project

Job Conditions 

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.
• Subject to noise and temperature changes.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk.
• The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.

EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Brandy Ramirez. 

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.