Recruiter

Human Resources Hattiesburg, Mississippi


Description

Position at Hood Plywood

Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of forest products manufacturing and distribution concerns. This includes plywood and lumber manufacturing facilities, as well as twenty-four specialty wood product distribution centers. Our operations are in eighteen states serving a wide variety of customers primarily located in the Northeast, southeast and Southwest United States. 

Job Summary:

The Recruiter will research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent to the organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

•    Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process.
•    Collaborates with hiring managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
•    Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
•    Assists with job posting and advertisement processes.
•    Work with site management to assure phone screening, interviews and evaluations are tracked through Jobvite (applicant tracking system).
•    Screens applications and selects qualified candidates.
•    Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
•    Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers as needed. 
•    Work with site management to ensure that recruiting, interviewing, and selection processes are performed consistently and with required policies and regulations. 
•    Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
•    Communicate benefit information to candidates.
•    Maintain employee confidence and protect operations by keeping employee information confidential.
•    Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics.
•    Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles.
•    Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
•    Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
•    Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems. 
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
•    At least five years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred.
•    SHRM, PHR, or related coursework/certification preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

•    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
•    Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Additional Information:

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
 
Hood requires that applicants provide authorization and consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer