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Position Summary

All-State Industries is seeking an energetic, organized, and people-focused Talent Acquisition & HR Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. This position will initially focus on full-cycle recruiting across multiple manufacturing locations while learning our operations, manufacturing processes, and business needs.
As the successful candidate develops within the role, responsibilities will expand to include broader Human Resources, payroll, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, and HRIS support. This position provides an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in Human Resources while making an immediate impact through talent acquisition.
This position reports directly to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Essential Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting (Primary Focus)

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly, skilled trades, technical, administrative, and professional positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and department goals.
• Develop and maintain accurate, engaging, and compliant job descriptions.
• Create compelling job advertisements designed to attract high-quality candidates.
• Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and candidate workflow.
• Source candidates using online job boards, LinkedIn, Indeed, social media, employee referrals, community partnerships, technical schools, colleges, and industry networking.
• Conduct resume reviews, candidate screenings, and coordinate interviews.
• Maintain an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, pipeline activity, and interview-to-offer ratios.
• Develop proactive recruiting strategies for difficult-to-fill manufacturing positions.
• Represent the company at career fairs, recruiting events, and workforce initiatives.

As training progresses, responsibilities will expand to include:

• New hire onboarding and orientation
• Employment documentation
• HRIS maintenance and employee record management
• Benefits administration support
• Employee relations support
• Leave administration assistance
• Payroll processing support
• Special HR projects

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of recruiting, staffing, or Human Resources experience.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Manufacturing recruiting experience.
• HRIS experience (Paycom preferred).
• Experience recruiting skilled trades or manufacturing positions.
• Knowledge of employment laws and hiring compliance.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or working toward certification.
• Experience with social media recruiting and employer branding.

• Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers.
• Curiosity to learn manufacturing operations and job functions.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Professional judgment and confidentiality.
• Initiative, adaptability, and excellent follow-through.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

You'll join a growing HR team where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one. This role offers significant professional growth through exposure to talent acquisition, HR operations, payroll, compliance, employee relations, and strategic Human Resources initiatives.

• Workforce planning with department leaders
• Employer branding and social media recruiting
• Recruiting analytics and dashboard reporting
• AI-assisted recruiting and sourcing tools
• Continuous improvement of recruiting processes
• Cross-training in payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee relations