Recruiter/HR Generalist

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for all open requisitions across ND Defense sites, from intake with hiring managers through offer and acceptance.
• Source, screen, and coordinate interviews for candidates using ADP Recruiting (ATS) and other sourcing channels.
• Partner with hiring managers to build accurate job requisitions, interview panels, and evaluation criteria.
• Track requisition status, pipeline health, and time-to-fill, and report progress to the VP of HR.
• Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment law and, where relevant, defense industry hiring considerations (e.g., ITAR/export control screening coordination with the appropriate compliance function).
• Own the end-to-end new hire onboarding process for all sites, including offer paperwork, new hire orientation coordination, and first-week logistics.
• Maintain onboarding checklists and documentation to ensure a consistent experience across Madison Heights, West Point, and any future sites.
• Carefully coordinate with IT, facilities, and site leadership to ensure new hires have equipment, access, and training scheduled before day one.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the ADP Performance Platform, including cycle setup, user access, and troubleshooting.
• Support managers and employees with platform navigation and deadline reminders during review cycles.
• Compile performance cycle completion data and flag gaps to the VP of HR.
• Plan and execute company-wide employee appreciation programs and events across all sites.
• Administer recognition programs (e.g., service anniversaries, spot awards) and coordinate site-level participation.
• Partner with site leadership to ensure recognition efforts feel consistent company-wide while respecting site-specific culture.
• Function as part of the corporate HR team supporting all company sites, working closely with the Corporate HR Manager, Payroll/Benefits Manager, and site-level HR staff.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in compliance with company policy and data handling practices.
• Aid with other HR initiatives and special projects as directed by the VP of HR.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of combined recruiting and/or HR generalist experience.
• Minimum 2 years of dedicated recruiting experience (full-cycle, including sourcing and offer management) utilizing an ATS.
• Strong working knowledge of HR generalist functions: onboarding, employee records, basic compliance, and employee relations support.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple open requisitions and HR initiatives simultaneously across sites.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with hiring managers, employees, and site leadership.
• Ability to travel occasionally between Madison Heights, MI and West Point, MS as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP Recruiting/ATS strongly preferred.
• Experience with the ADP Performance Platform is a plus.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, defense, or another regulated industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• PHIR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification is a plus.