HR Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist

WILLBANKS METALS INC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Willbanks Metals, Inc. is seeking an organized, relationship-driven HR Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full hiring lifecycle, from sourcing through onboarding.

The role partners with department leaders and plant supervisors to understand staffing needs and build a strong talent pipeline, ensuring a smooth, compliant start for new employees. The ideal candidate combines hands-on recruiting experience with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or full-cycle hiring.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or skilled-trades environments preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws related to hiring, including EEO, ADA, FLSA, I-9/E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to define staffing needs and create hiring timelines.
• Schedule interviews, coordinate assessments, and manage coordination with hiring managers.
• Prepare offers and communicate terms within approved pay ranges.
• Facilitate onboarding and new-hire orientation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Candidate assessment

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Online job boards

MS Office Suite

Job description

Summary:

Willbanks Metals, Inc. is seeking an organized,relationship-driven HR Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage thefull hiring lifecycle for the company, from sourcing and recruiting throughoffer, pre-employment screening, and new hire onboarding. This positionpartners with department leaders and plant supervisors to understand staffingneeds, build a strong and consistent talent pipeline, and ensure every newemployee has a smooth, compliant, and welcoming start at WMI. The idealcandidate combines hands-on recruiting experience with strong attention todetail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information withprofessionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities:

Workforce Planning and Sourcing

• Partner with department managers and supervisors to define staffing needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines, and maintainan up-to-date hiring forecast for HR leadership.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions and postings that accurately reflect role requirements and company culture.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, staffing agencies, trade and technical schools, community organizations, job fairs, and other outreach channels.
• Build and nurture a pipeline of qualified candidates for hard-to-fill and recurring positions, including skilled trades, production, and office roles.
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing channels and recommend adjustments to improve quality, speed, and cost of hire.
• Promote Willbanks Metals as an employer of choice by representing the company at hiring events and managing employer-brand content related to recruiting.

Screening, Interviewing, and Selection

• Manage the applicant tracking process, including reviewing applications, screening resumes, conducting phone and in-person interviews, and keeping candidate records accurate and current.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews, skills assessments, and plant tours with candidates and hiring managers.
• Prepare and coach hiring managers on structured, consistent, and legally compliant interview practices.
• Facilitate candidate evaluation and selection with hiring managers, providing recommendations on candidate fit and supporting the HR Director with compensation and internal equity considerations.
• Prepare offers of employment for HR Directorapproval, and extend offers and communicate terms to candidates within approvedpay ranges.
• Communicate promptly and respectfully with all applicants throughout the process, including candidates who are not selected.

Pre-Employment Screening and Compliance

• Initiate and track background checks, drugscreens, physicals, and reference checks, and follow up on results inaccordance with company policy.
• Verify Form I-9 documentation and maintain I-9records in compliance with federal requirements, including E-Verify whereapplicable.
• Ensure all hiring practices comply with EEO, ADA, FLSA, Texas employment laws, and other applicable federal, state, andlocal regulations.
• Maintain applicant flow and hiringdocumentation, and support government reporting and audits such as EEO-1 asrequested.
• Maintain accurate, confidential applicant filesand new hire records in accordance with record-retention requirements.

Onboarding and New Hire Integration

• Prepare new hire packets and coordinateonboarding logistics prior to each start date, including workstation, uniform,PPE, and system access requests.
• Conduct new hire orientation, covering companypolicies, safety expectations, benefits, payroll, and employee handbookacknowledgments.
• Complete new hire paperwork and enter employeeinformation into HR, payroll, and benefits systems, coordinating with thePayroll/Benefits team to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment for new employeesand ensure eligibility deadlines are met.
• Partner with supervisors and the safety team toschedule required safety training and department-specific onboarding.
• Follow up with new hires and their supervisorsat 30, 60, and 90 days to confirm a successful transition, gather feedback, andaddress concerns early.
• Create and maintain personnel files for all new employees.

Reporting and Process Improvement

• Track and report key hiring metrics to the HR Director, including open positions, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offeracceptance rate, new hire retention, and turnover trends.
• Recommend and implement improvements torecruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes, forms, and tools.
• Maintain and administer the applicant trackingsystem and hiring-related HRIS workflows.
• Assist the HR Director with special projects, workforce research, and presentations related to staffing and hiring.
• Perform other related duties as assigned tosupport the HR department.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruiting,talent acquisition, or full-cycle hiring; experience in manufacturing,industrial, or skilled-trades environments strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, BusinessAdministration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will beconsidered.
• Working knowledge of employment laws related tohiring, including EEO, ADA, FLSA, I-9/E-Verify, and background checkrequirements (FCRA).
• Experience with applicant tracking systems,HRIS, and online job boards.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) or arecruiting certification is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidateassessment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication andrelationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively withcandidates, supervisors, and executives.
• Strong organizational and time-management skillswith the ability to manage multiple open requisitions and deadlines at once.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, anddiscretion.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, withthe ability to give hiring managers candid, compliant guidance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word,Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfort learning new HR technology.
• Professional, approachable demeanor with acommitment to a positive candidate and new hire experience.

Work Environment:

This position is based on-site at Willbanks Metals, Inc. ina professional office environment, with regular in-person interaction withcandidates, new hires, employees, and management. The role includes occasionalvisits to production and shop areas to understand job requirements and conductorientation activities, where safety equipment may be required. Standardbusiness hours apply, with occasional flexibility for hiring events, new hirestart dates, or urgent staffing needs.

Reporting Structure:

The HR Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist reportsdirectly to the HR Director and works closely with the HR team, departmentmanagers, and supervisors across the company.