Part-Time HR Generalist & Talent Acquisition (Manufacturing)

Compass Business Solutions Inc; Plain Dealing (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Plain Dealing Lumber is seeking a Part-Time HR Generalist / Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting, onboarding, and general HR administration in a fast-paced lumber manufacturing environment in Plain Dealing, LA. The role focuses on attracting talent, maintaining records, and coordinating with the HR Director and operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a hands-on setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of HR and/or recruiting experience.
• Associate degree in HR, business, or related discipline preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS, ATS, and Microsoft Office; Proliant experience a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, confidentiality, and time-management skills.
• Experience recruiting skilled trades and bilingual English/Spanish ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment for production, skilled trades, maintenance, administrative, and supervisory roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to confirm openings, qualifications, and staffing priorities.
• Post positions, review applications, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and communicate hiring status.
• Coordinate offers, pre-employment screenings, start dates, staffing agency communications, and recruiting events.
• Maintain applicant records and provide regular updates on openings and recruiting activity.
• Coordinate orientation with HR and Safety; maintain onboarding checklists and training documentation.
• Complete and maintain employment records, including Form I-9, payroll forms, and policy acknowledgments.
• Enter new hire and personnel information in the HRIS/timekeeping system and coordinate with Payroll.
• Assist with new hire check-ins and completion of onboarding requirements.
• Maintain confidential personnel files, employee records, and routine HR correspondence.
• Assist with benefits enrollment questions, employee status changes, promotions, transfers, and separations.
• Support attendance tracking, disciplinary documentation, and HR reporting under HR Director guidance.
• Respond to routine employee inquiries and escalated sensitive complaints or employee relations matters.
• Support employee communications, policy acknowledgments, engagement, and compliance activities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office

Proliant

Job description

Plain Dealing Lumber is seeking a Part-Time HR Generalist / Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruiting, onboarding, and general HR administration in a fast-paced lumber manufacturing environment in Plain Dealing, LA. The role focuses on attracting talent, maintaining records, and coordinating with the HR Director and operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a hands-on setting.