HR Assistant/Recruiter

Location: Lancaster | Type: Contract, 3-6 months | Compensation: $25.00 hourly | Work Model: Onsite | Hours: 8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri

About the role

Our client is seeking a versatile Recruiter / HR Assistant to support both talent acquisition and day-to-day human resources operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is approximately 50% recruiting and 50% HR administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys balancing candidate recruitment with employee support and HR processes. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and providing excellent customer service to candidates and employees alike.

Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition (50%)

• Source qualified candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Review resumes and evaluate candidates against position requirements.
• Conduct phone screens and initial candidate assessments.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain candidate records and recruiting activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Extend offers and coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks and drug screenings.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Participate in job fairs and other recruiting events as needed.

HR Administration (50%)

• Assist with new hire onboarding, orientation, and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records while ensuring confidentiality.
• Process employment-related paperwork, including new hires, status changes, and terminations.
• Enter and maintain employee information within the HRIS.
• Assist with employee documentation.
• Support payroll by collecting and verifying employee information and timekeeping records.
• Respond to employee questions regarding company policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, events, and engagement activities.
• Assist with leave administration, workers' compensation, and unemployment documentation as needed.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and employment documentation.
• Support compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department, including filing, scanning, scheduling meetings, and ordering office supplies.

Requirements

• Previous experience in both recruiting and HR administration.
• Manufacturing or industrial recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting onboarding and general HR processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Experience using an HRIS is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-volume recruiting.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits administration, or employee relations.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is ideal.

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.