Recruiting Coordinator
American Foods Group · Long Prairie, MN · Yesterday
On-siteHuman Resources$20–$22/hrFull-time
About the role
The Recruiting Coordinator will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from identifying talent needs and creating job postings to conducting interviews and extending job offers.
Responsibilities
- Proactively source candidates across the United States.
- Interview and screen prospective candidates via phone, virtual video, and/or in-person.
- Coordinate and schedule in-person and virtual interviews between candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
- Assist with the administration of pre-employment screenings, job offer management, and employee onboarding.
- Adhere to company hiring policies and procedures in accordance with Human Resources.
- Utilize the applicant tracking system (iCIMS) to maintain all job postings (internal and external) and candidate/applicant data for the entire recruitment, selection, and hire process.
- Complete employment eligibility verifications in accordance with the company Form I-9 compliance program.
- Conduct post-offer processes and coordinate housing or lodging as needed.
- Serve as company advocate; research, contact, and build rapport with agencies (community services, colleges, high schools, employment agencies, recruiters, etc.) to identify new talent, provide company information, opportunities, and benefits.
- Stay up to date on current company benefits and offerings to increase the organization’s attractiveness to potential candidates.
- Build and maintain rapport with employees on the production floor to promote and increase employee referrals.
- Attend and coordinate job fairs (onsite and off-site) to attract talent.
- Attract candidates using social media and other methods (geo-fencing, online job boards and postings, job services agencies, radio, billboards, local publications, colleges, high schools, etc.).
- Maintain recruiting reports (production staffing, interview, rehires, etc.).
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Partner with plant leadership to ensure hiring process compliance and implement required procedural updates.
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience with a focus on first-class service from initial contact to onboarding and through new hire orientation.
- Continually seek innovative ways to attract new talent and build a pipeline of future talent.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- High School Diploma.
- 1-3 years recruiting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
- Strong technical/professional expertise in all aspects and types of talent acquisition: sourcing, lead generation, recruiting, candidate assessment, selection, and onboarding—from hourly production to management positions.
- Current knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Strong work ethic and sense of personal responsibility for outcomes.
- Must be able to work flexible hours based on plant activities and needs.
- Ability to travel to other company locations and recruiting and campus events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in high-volume production recruitment.
- Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish or Haitian-Creole (speaking, reading, and writing).
Skills
- Very high attention to detail.
- Ability to assess needs, influence, collaborate, deliver, and partner with all levels of the organization.
- Self-starter with abilities to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and integrate with the broader HR team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Professional, results-driven, and able to perform duties with minimal direction.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Strong computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Effective negotiating skills.
- Support diversity.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment and exercise mature judgment.
- Access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
Pay
The expected base salary range for this position is between $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. Your actual base pay may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to your job-related experience, qualifications, skills, expertise, and geographic location.
Benefits
- Eligible for the Company's discretionary annual bonus plan and merit increases.
- Comprehensive benefits packages including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k).
- Disability insurance.
- Paid time off and six company-observed holidays.
- Ongoing learning and training programs for career growth.