HR Assistant - Recruiter

Job Description

Summary

We're looking for an HR Assistant / Recruiter to join our team in Duluth, GA, with 50% travel to our Tennessee manufacturing facilities in Cookeville (TMF) and McMinnville. You'll own full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles - sourcing, screening, offers, and onboarding - while keeping day-to-day HR operations running on the ground. Think of this as a true generalist seat: part talent acquisition, part HR support, all hands-on.

This is an ideal opportunity for an organized, people-focused HR professional with experience in high-volume or manufacturing environments who thrives in a fast-paced setting and takes pride in delivering an exceptional candidate and employee experience.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

Comfortable with 50% regional travel between Georgia and Tennessee

Execute full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions (e.g., welders, fabricators, machine operators, supervisors)

Source candidates using job boards, approved staffing agencies, referrals, and community partnerships

Help create and update job descriptions and ensure compensation aligns with internal equity and current market data

Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate onsite interviews with hiring managers

Manage high-volume hiring pipelines while maintaining candidate quality standards

Maintain applicant tracking systems (ATS) and ensure accurate candidate documentation

Support and adhere to all Talent Acquisition SOP’s outlined by Corporate HR

Coordinate and attend hiring events, job fairs, and workforce development initiatives

Establish and maintain world class levels of service for hiring teams.

Onboarding & New Hire Coordination

Coordinate new hire orientation logistics and documentation

Prepare offer letters, onboarding packets, and pre-employment requirements

Facilitate background checks, drug screenings, and employment verification

Ensure timely system entry (HRIS/payroll) and badge/access setup

Partner with supervisors to ensure smooth onboarding and training alignment

HR Administrative Support

Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with documentation standards

Assist with benefits enrollment, employee inquiries, and HR communications

Support payroll processing by verifying new hire and status change information

Track attendance, turnover metrics, and recruitment KPIs

Assist in audits, compliance reporting, and internal investigations as needed

Employee Relations Support

Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns

Escalate complex issues to HR leadership as appropriate

Support disciplinary documentation and performance management processes

Qualifications (education, experience, skills, personal attributes):

Education & Experience

Minimum - Associate’s (Bachelor’s degree preferred) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience

1–3 years of experience in high volume recruiting, HR administration, or talent acquisition

Experience in manufacturing or high-volume hiring environments strongly preferred

Technical Skills

Experience with HRIS, ATS, and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, Oracle, or similar)

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data tracking, reporting, formatting)

Familiarity with multi-state employment practices is a plus

Core Competencies

Strong organizational and time management capabilities

Clear, professional communication with a strong customer service focus

Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions concurrently

Effective interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams

High level of attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency

This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.