Recruiter/HR Assistant

The part-time Recruiter and HR Assistant role is based onsite in La Crosse, WI, and centers on recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and general HR support within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for production roles and assist with skilled, technical, and professional openings.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Create and manage job postings across company career sites, job boards, and social media.
• Source qualified candidates through staffing agencies, job boards, referrals, social media, community partnerships, job fairs, and educational institutions.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain consistent candidate communication to ensure a positive hiring experience.
• Maintain ATS records and recruitment documentation.
• Track recruiting metrics such as applicant flow, time-to-fill, and hiring effectiveness.
• Prepare new hire paperwork and onboarding materials; ensure employment eligibility documentation is completed accurately.
• Maintain employee personnel files and update HRIS records.
• Serve as a resource for new employees by answering onboarding questions and explaining company policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and wellness initiatives.
• Support annual Open Enrollment by preparing communications and educating employees on benefit options.
• Assist with benefits audits and compliance reporting.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HRIS data; prepare employment verifications and HR correspondence.
• Maintain HR forms, templates, and standard operating procedures; support HR reporting, record retention, and compliance documentation.
• Order and maintain HR office supplies and recruiting materials; handle confidential information with discretion.
• Assist with employee engagement activities, recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and company events.
• Compile recruiting and HR metrics for management reporting and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Support HR projects and departmental initiatives; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of Human Resources or recruiting experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Human resources management experience: 3 years (Required).
• Work Location: In person.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices and candidate sourcing strategies.
• Experience utilizing social media and creative recruiting techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR technology systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with managers and team members.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and follow-up skills.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• HRIS
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Retirement
• Wellness programs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices and candidate sourcing strategies.
• Experience utilizing social media and creative recruiting techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR technology systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with managers and team members.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and follow-up skills.

Work Location

In person

Education

Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.

Experience

• 3–5 years of Human Resources or recruiting experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) preferred.

Application Question(s)

Describe your experience with recruiting and HR related functions.