HR Recruiter

The HR Recruiter & Employee Relations Specialist with a focus on blue-collar mass hiring is responsible for recruiting large volumes of hourly or manual labor employees (blue-collar workers) while also managing employee relations and ensuring positive workplace culture and compliance. This role involves identifying, sourcing, and hiring qualified blue-collar employees across various job functions, while maintaining strong relationships with the workforce, addressing employee concerns, and ensuring adherence to company policies and labor laws.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

1. High-Volume Recruiting: Manage the recruitment process for large-scale, high-volume hiring of blue-collar workers.
   
2. Job Postings & Advertising: Develop job postings for blue-collar positions and post them on relevant job boards, community boards, job fairs, and through social media channels to attract a broad pool of candidates.
   
3. Candidate Sourcing: Proactively source candidates through various channels such as local job fairs, online job portals, community outreach, referrals, and direct sourcing.
   
4. Screening & Interviews: Conduct initial screening calls and in-person interviews to assess candidates’ qualifications, skills, and cultural fit for blue-collar roles.
   
5. Assessments & Testing: Coordinate and administer skills assessments, background checks, and any necessary certifications or tests relevant to the role.
   
6. Onboarding: Oversee the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they complete all necessary documentation and compliance steps before beginning their roles.
   
7. Tracking & Reporting: Maintain recruitment data and reports, tracking the number of candidates interviewed, hired, and the time-to-fill for each position.
   

Employee Relations:

1. Workforce Engagement: Foster strong relationships with the blue-collar workforce, serving as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and feedback.
   
2. Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve workplace conflicts, disputes, and grievances promptly and professionally, mediating between employees and supervisors when necessary.
   
3. Employee Communication: Communicate company policies, workplace expectations, and safety protocols to employees effectively, ensuring that they are well-informed and compliant with standards.
   
4. Policy Enforcement: Ensure that blue-collar employees follow company policies and procedures, including attendance, safety regulations, and performance expectations.
   
5. Employee Retention: Implement strategies to increase employee retention, such as recognition programs, career development opportunities, and addressing job satisfaction concerns.
   
6. Workplace Morale: Monitor and maintain high employee morale and engagement, organizing regular check-ins and surveys to gauge employee sentiment and address concerns.
   

Compliance & Legal Requirements:

1. Labor Law Compliance: Ensure that all recruitment practices and employee relations activities comply with local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations, including minimum wage, overtime, workplace safety, and equal employment opportunities (EEO).
   
2. Disciplinary Actions: Manage employee disciplinary procedures, ensuring that they are consistent with company policies and labor laws.
   

Reporting & Data Management:

1. Recruitment Metrics: Track and analyze key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, employee turnover, and sourcing effectiveness to optimize recruitment strategies.
   
2. Employee Feedback: Collect feedback from employees through surveys, interviews, or focus groups to identify areas of improvement and recommend actions to leadership.
   
3. HR Documentation: Maintain accurate employee records and documentation related to recruitment, performance, discipline, and employee relations matters.
   

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
  
• Relevant HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) are a plus.
  

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in HR recruitment, particularly in high-volume, blue-collar mass hiring environments.
  
• Proven experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and managing a diverse workforce.
  
• Experience working with job boards, recruitment platforms, and local community organizations to source candidates.
  
• Familiarity with recruitment processes, from job posting and interviewing to onboarding for hourly and manual labor positions.
  

Skills:

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills, particularly for blue-collar roles.
  
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws, safety regulations, and compliance in blue-collar industries.
  
• Ability to handle high-volume hiring processes while maintaining quality and candidate experience.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing relationships with both employees and hiring managers.
  
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to work with HR software systems (e.g., ATS), MS Office, and data reporting tools.
  

Key Competencies:

• Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with employees, candidates, and hiring managers.
  
• Organization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment.
  
• Conflict Management: Skilled in managing employee grievances, disputes, and sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
  
• Adaptability: Ability to manage changing priorities and recruitment needs in a dynamic workforce environment.
  
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to manage a diverse workforce and ensure fair and equal treatment of all employees.
  

Benefits