HR Generalist / Recruiter

At Kruger Family Industries, parent company of Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, our passion is to bring great products to life through an exceptional area of thermoformed solutions. We are the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics. We are committed to delivering highly engineered, high quality material handling products and automotive accessories that reduce the weight and cost of traditional composite, fiberglass, wood and metal products, making this an opportunity to work in an innovative environment during an exciting growth phase.

SUMMARY

The HR Generalist / Recruiter will be responsible to source and identify top talent, fill all job openings, assure fair compensation practices and support the Human Resources department with general duties as defined in essential duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish recruitment processes and procedures for all levels of the organization
• Fully develop and utilize our HCM system for recruiting and onboarding activities
• Recruit top talent company-wide including sourcing, interviewing and reference checking
• Determine and implement recruiting best practices to remain compliant with state and federal laws
• Collaborate with managers to determine requirements for the position and qualities of an ideal candidate
• Work with Marketing to further develop company's Internet presence on job boards and recruitment related websites to reach the best talent pools that include both active and passive candidates
• Collect and review candidate application materials
• Schedule and conduct both face-to-face and phone interviews for internal and external applicants
• Manage all activities with vendors for pre-employment screening
• Evaluate and recommend other tools to help with the employee selection process
• Collaborate with management to determine appropriate compensation packages
• Draft offer letters and extend offers
• Collect new hire paperwork and complete new hire orientations for all positions.
• Manage applicant tracking/interview/hire reports
• Create relationships with universities and attend college career fairs each semester to recruit candidates for open positions and help build the Kruger Family Industries name
• Prepare recruiting strategy on an annual basis
• Serve as backup to other HR functions
• Serve as the Benefits/payroll backup as needed
• Work with upper management to set a strategic vision for HR Marketing
• Work with department and VP of HR to collect and analyze employee data to develop creative strategies and programs to help with recruiting
• Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; three+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office required and intermediate to advanced skills using recruiting software and social media highly preferred
• SHRM certification desired
• Bilingual Spanish/English desired
• Must have knowledge of employment regulations with the DOL, EEOC and OFCCP
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described in this section are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The majority of time will be spent in the office area; however, the employee will spend time in the production areas.

The production area temperatures can fluctuate significantly based on the time of year. The noise levels can be moderate to high. The use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required while on production floor. The use of additional specific safety equipment may be required. The noise level in the office is usually quiet. The noise level in production is usually moderate.

WORK AVAILABLITY AND TRAVEL

Must have the ability to work all shift schedules, periodic overtime and be available for periodic weekend work.

Travel requirements: <10%

***Don't meet every single requirement? KFI is dedicated to building a diverse, well-rounded team and appreciate authentic backgrounds and experiences.. so if you think you'd be a good fit for what you just read, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyways! We are always willing to train those who are motivated to learn and you may be just the right candidate for a position with our growing company!***

KFI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This is a direct-hire opportunity with KFI. KFI is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.