Talent Associate & Recruiter (Talent Acquisition and HR Support) - Hybrid - Lenexa, Kansas (Kansas City)

About the role

Talent Associates & Recruiters (Talent Acquisition and HR Support) at Experitec are integral to the company's mission of fostering a positive and productive work environment. Reporting to the Director of Talent Management and the Talent Acquisition Lead, this role plays a pivotal role in the administrative support and coordination of various HR activities.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition:

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for various roles, including engineering, sales, field technicians, project management, operations, and enabling corporate functions.
  • Schedule interviews, interview debriefs, updates on open positions, and candidate communications.
  • Partner with hiring managers to craft engaging job descriptions and enhance the candidate experience.
  • Manage onboarding processes and internships.
  • Track recruitment metrics and provide insights for strategy improvement.

• HR Operations & Administration:

  • Maintain accurate employee records, schedule HR meetings, and respond to inquiries regarding policies and procedures.
  • Process terminations and offboarding records.
  • Support other team members with administrative tasks.

• Project & Continuous Improvement:

  • Participate in projects related to system implementations, process improvements, and culture initiatives.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data and feedback.

• Employee Experience & Engagement:

  • Collaborate on initiatives to strengthen culture, engagement, and retention.
  • Support employee recognition programs and internal events.
  • Coordinate employee check-ins and engagement surveys.

• Learning, Growth & Culture Development:

  • Identify training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities.
  • Coordinate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
  • Contribute to enhancing the employee experience at every touchpoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience OR high school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Two or more years of recruiting experience, including interview scheduling, conducting interviews, and candidate dispositioning.
• Strong experience creating standardized job descriptions and postings.
• Strong sourcing experience building candidate pipelines for a variety of niche positions.
• Experience working in an Applicant Tracking System.
• One or more years handling administrative HR responsibilities.
• Exposure to basic HR policies, processes, employment law, and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Outlook email, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work hybrid schedule including onsite in office three or more days per week.
• Ability to work flexible 40 hours per week with core hours from 9am-3pm with flexibility to accommodate some weekend, evening, and early morning calls and interviews.
• Ability to create reports using proprietary business software.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with HR metrics and reporting.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Clear communicator, strong closer, and someone who takes pride in building teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and be comfortable with ambiguity and evolving HR environments.
• Strong ability and desire to expand/build personal business and HR skills and grow with the company.
• Ability to drive for the company with a valid driver’s license and pass a driving record background check.
• Ability to utilize personal vehicle for the majority of work travel AND ability to rent a car when requested by supervisor.
• Ability to independently travel domestically up to 10% of the time, including overnights and weekends as needed.

Preferred Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Experience supporting multi-site or multi-state workforces.
• Three or more years of full life cycle Talent Acquisition.
• Two or more years hiring for industrial and/or manufacturing positions.
• Track record of success hiring high performers.
• Three or more years recruiting for a variety of functions.
• Experience recruiting for engineering positions, inside and outside sales, field technicians, project management, operations, manufacturing, warehouse, technician-level, skilled trade, and corporate enabling functions (HR, Finance, and Legal).
• Relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, PM, and/or SPHR.
• Advanced proficiency in SharePoint, Excel, and/or HR-related applications.
• Experience with HRIS and ATS platforms (such as SAP, UKG, Workday, ADP, Taleo, Rippling, Greenhouse) and/or similar systems.
• Experience with HR system migrations and/or process transitions.
• Exposure to employee engagement, L&D (Learning and Development), and/or culture-building initiatives.
• Experience training leaders on HR processes such as Talent Acquisition, performance reviews, career coaching, and/or leadership development.
• Two or more years working at high-growth, startup, and/or medium-sized organizations.
• Track record of initiating and completing continuous improvements such as Lean, Six Sigma or similar processes.
• Experience with Predictive Index, eSkills Assessments, Gallup Clifton Strengths, and/or the Gallup Q12 Engagement Survey.
• Experience with HR service expansion initiatives that impacted the business.

Benefits Package

*Experitec offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, accident/critical illness, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Programs. Full details are available upon request.

Work Authorization

Experitec does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visas).