HR Recruiter & People Operations Lead

Distinction LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinction LLC in St. Louis is seeking a focused HR Coordinator to lead recruitment and support core HR functions. You will balance sourcing with employee relations, onboarding, and policy administration, while maintaining confidential records.

The role emphasizes proactive talent acquisition, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple vacancies in a fast-paced environment. This is not an entry-level position, requiring solid HR foundations.

Qualifications

• Three to four years of Human Resources experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; SHRM/PHR/CP/SCP preferred.
• Two+ years of full cycle recruiting experience preferred.
• Labor relations and supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from job posting and candidate sourcing through interviewing, selection, offer coordination, and onboarding transition.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, establish recruitment priorities, and develop strategies to fill vacancies promptly.
• Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates to support current and anticipated staffing needs.
• Post job openings across appropriate job boards, professional networks, and recruitment platforms.
• Proactively source candidates through online platforms, networking, referrals, career fairs, community partnerships, and other recruitment channels.
• Screen resumes and applications, conduct preliminary interviews, and assess candidates against established job qualifications.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers and ensure timely follow‑up throughout the hiring process.
• Track vacancies, candidate activity, time‑to‑fill, interview outcomes, and hiring progress to identify recruitment gaps and improve results.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates to promote a positive candidate experience and minimize candidate drop‑off.
• Work with hiring managers to improve interview participation, selection timelines, and hiring decisions.
• Assist with recruitment events, virtual job fairs, and targeted hiring initiatives.
• Monitor recruitment performance and provide regular staffing updates, including vacancy trends, pipeline activity, and anticipated start dates.
• Ensure recruitment documentation and hiring practices comply with organizational policies and applicable employment laws.
• Support new‑hire transition activities and collaborate with HR to facilitate a smooth onboarding experience.

Skills

HR experience

Recruiting

Employee relations

Onboarding

Staffing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Distinction LLC in St. Louis is seeking a focused HR Coordinator to lead recruitment and support core HR functions. You will balance sourcing with employee relations, onboarding, and policy administration, while maintaining confidential records.

The role emphasizes proactive talent acquisition, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple vacancies in a fast-paced environment. This is not an entry-level position, requiring solid HR foundations.