Full‑Cycle HR Recruiter & Onboarding Specialist

Prairie Band LLC; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Band, LLC seeks a Human Resources Recruiting Specialist in Holton, KS, primarily handling full-cycle recruitment and HR operations across the company and subsidiaries. The role emphasizes building local talent pipelines, partnering with managers, and delivering strong candidate experiences.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in recruiting, solid knowledge of employment law, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 4+ years of experience in recruiting
• Proven candidate sourcing and relationship building skills
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations
• Intermediate or better proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; PowerPoint a plus
• Must possess great organization and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment across multiple Prairie Band, LLC entities
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all employees, vendors, and customers
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for assigned positions with local/regional focus
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and workforce planning
• Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates
• Source candidates through job boards, community outreach, colleges, and local partnerships
• Screen applicants, interview, and provide hiring recommendations
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and offers
• Manage postings, applicant tracking, and pre-employment activities (background checks, drug screens)
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline for high-turnover and critical roles
• Represent the organization at job fairs and community events
• Assist in onboarding processes to ensure a positive new hire experience
• Support new hire orientation and documentation completion
• Partner with managers for successful employee integration and engagement
• Provide day-to-day HR support and maintain accurate records in HRIS/ATS
• Assist with employee status changes, documentation, and personnel file maintenance
• Support performance management and HR initiatives as needed
• Assist with policy updates, compliance tracking, and HR reporting
• Serve as backup for Benefits Manager and assist with enrollment and inquiries
• Support open enrollment processes and related communications
• Coordinate benefits documentation, tracking, and compliance requirements
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal employment laws including Title 22 requirements
• Stay current on HR/recruiting trends and recommend process improvements
• Assist in developing and implementing HR procedures and best practices
• Support special HR projects as assigned

Skills

Recruiting

Sourcing

Networking

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Prairie Band, LLC seeks a Human Resources Recruiting Specialist in Holton, KS, primarily handling full-cycle recruitment and HR operations across the company and subsidiaries. The role emphasizes building local talent pipelines, partnering with managers, and delivering strong candidate experiences.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in recruiting, solid knowledge of employment law, and excellent communication.