Recruiter/HR Generalist

Talent Acquisition / Recruitment

• Partner with key stakeholders to establish full-cycle talent acquisition plans and develop candidate pipelines.
• Maintain the applicant tracking system (ATS) and drive Gates’s recruiting process.
• Source active and passive candidates using various channels like Indeed, LinkedIn, and other talent acquisition platforms.
• Evaluate applicants by conducting interviews, analyzing responses, and verifying references to ensure alignment with job requirements.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders, including recruitment vendors for background checks, medical checks, psychometric tests, and job boards.
• Collaborate with the hiring manager and HR partners during the offer process to identify and recommend salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Support campus recruiting, employer branding, regional career fairs, DE&I, and other talent acquisition projects as needed.

Human Resources Support

• Conduct objective investigations to resolve employee issues under guidance from the HR Director.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance for facility leadership, including coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action.
• Aid in managing the leave of absence process, including explaining policies and procedures, responding to questions, and participating in interactive discussions with employees.
• Coordinate and lead the Employee Engagement Committee.
• Provide HR support primarily for 1st shift and a mixed shift schedule, requiring flexible hours and the ability to work extended hours and/or modified shifts to support plant events and activities.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• 3 years of progressive Human Resources related experience, including full-cycle recruiting experience.
• An undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a non-union environment managing day-to-day HR activities.
• Preferred recruiting agency and/or manufacturing experience.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to influence and coach across multiple levels.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates in the external marketplace.
• Demonstrated understanding of HR regulatory environments and employment laws related to recruiting and hiring.
• Understanding and expertise in recruiting principles and best practices.
• Change management leadership capability.
• Business orientation and strong interpersonal skills to support the management team and function as a business partner.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• No relocation provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options, with benefits starting on the first day of the month following hire.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days, with all vacation days accruing.
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match.