HR Specialist - Recruiting

R.E. Darling Co. Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is seeking a Human Resource Specialist – Recruiting to lead scalable, data-driven hiring initiatives.

You will partner with management to define job requirements, source candidates, and manage postings across multiple channels, ensuring fair hiring practices. The role requires strong communication, organization, and HR knowledge, with experience in recruitment strategies and compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting and hiring practices with EO/AA compliance.
• Familiarity with federal employment laws and affirmative action.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead collaborative recruiting efforts that can scale to the demands of the organization.
• Confers with management to identify personnel needs, job specs, duties, and skills.
• Develops recruitment strategies to attract applicants for openings.
• Writes and places job advertising in various media.
• Develops and maintains internal job postings.
• Maintains contacts with schools and public organizations to attract applicants.
• Works with external recruiters and agencies to identify candidates.
• Utilizes online recruiting sources to identify candidates.
• Represents the organization at job fairs and presentations.

Skills

Recruiting and hiring practices

Compliance and laws

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in a related field

Job description

This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information

Position Summary

The Human Resource Specialist – Recruiting works under the minimal supervision of the Human Resource Manager. The Human Resource Specialist‑Recruiting is responsible for recruiting qualified candidates that align with our company goals and culture. This position requires a strong knowledge of recruiting and hiring related practices and must be thoroughly familiar with equal employment opportunity regulations and the organization’s affirmative action program. The Human Resource Specialist – Recruiting contributes to the development of the department and must be capable of recognizing, initiating and leading improvement activities related to the areas of assignment. This position interacts with people in all levels of the organization, as well as individuals outside the organization. This position requires strong computer, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and lead collaborative recruiting efforts that can scale to the demands of the organization
• Confers with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills
• Develops recruitment strategies to attract applicants to fill specific job openings
• Writes and places job advertising in various media
• Develops and coordinates internal job postings
• Develops and maintains contacts with schools and other public organizations to find and attract applicants
• Works with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit candidates
• Utilizes internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates
• Makes public presentations and participates in job fairs promoting the organization and opportunities
• Provides information on company facilities and job opportunities to potential applicants
• Initiates contact with possibly qualified candidates for specific job openings
• Reviews applications and interviews applicants to obtain work history, education, training, job skills and salary requirements
• Screens and schedules candidates for additional interviews with others in the organization
• Arranges travel and lodging for out-of-town applicants
• Manages recruitment budgets
• Define consistent data‑driven hiring metrics and goals
• Act as a key business partner to members of the company to improve recruiting processes
• Maintains the job descriptions library. Reviews and edits job descriptions provided by others, and assures job descriptions are current
• Develop and maintain process documentation for all hiring related activities
• Collaborates with other human resource staff to provide input and develop strategies to enhance programs to attract and retain qualified candidates
• Administers the organizations Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action program, assuring the organization complies with federal regulations related to fair hiring and work practices
• Analyze hiring, promotion, and termination data to assure compliant business practices, develop training programs to educate employees on properly sourcing, hiring, and training candidates to maintain compliance
• Oversee the upkeep of the employee handbook to assure updates are incorporated as necessary

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and two years of Human Resource related experience required
• Associate degree in a related field preferred

Other Duties

• This position works under minimal supervision. Assignments are received in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Job Requirements and Skills

Preferred three years of experience in the following areas:

• Recruiting and hiring practices, compliance and laws
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word

“AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disable”

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as protected veteran, among other things, or status as qualified individual with disability.

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