Recruiting and HR Support Associate

Altec Industries; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Altec Industries in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Recruiting and HR Support role within our Corporate HR team. You will support recruiting activities, associate experience initiatives, HR reporting, and department projects.

You'll partner with recruiters and HR Business Partners to coordinate processes, assist with pre-employment steps, onboarding, HR analytics, and maintain HR resources. This role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
• 2 years applicable experience required.
• Strong computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, or Kronos a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for recruiting and HR initiatives.
• Coordinate candidate communications, interview scheduling, and onboarding activities.
• Assist with pre-employment processes, including background checks, drug screens, physicals, and I-9 verifications.
• Support career fairs, internship programs, and recruiting events.
• Conduct and coordinate employee touchpoints, including 60-day, one-year, stay, and exit interviews.
• Maintain recruiting, onboarding, and employee feedback records and reporting.
• Partner with HR Business Partners on employee experience initiatives and HR projects.
• Assist with HR analytics, workforce reporting, and trend identification.
• Support development and maintenance of HR SharePoint sites, resources, and knowledge libraries.
• Participate in process improvement and special HR projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Kronos

Job description

Why Join Altec?

Are you highly organized, people-oriented, and passionate about supporting both recruiting and HR initiatives? We are looking to fill a full-time Recruiting and HR Support Role within our Corporate HR team in Birmingham, AL.

You'll play a key role in supporting recruiting activities, associate experience initiatives, HR reporting, and department projects. Working closely with recruiters, HR Business Partners, and leaders, you'll help coordinate recruiting processes, facilitate associate touchpoints, analyze workforce feedback, maintain HR resources, and support continuous improvement efforts.

What You’ll Do

• Provide operational support for recruiting and HR initiatives.
• Coordinate candidate communications, interview scheduling, and onboarding activities.
• Assist with pre-employment processes, including background checks, drug screens, physicals, and I-9 verifications.
• Support career fairs, internship programs, and recruiting events.
• Conduct and coordinate employee touchpoints, including 60-day, one-year, stay, and exit interviews.
• Maintain recruiting, onboarding, and employee feedback records and reporting.
• Partner with HR Business Partners on employee experience initiatives and HR projects.
• Assist with HR analytics, workforce reporting, and trend identification.
• Support development and maintenance of HR SharePoint sites, resources, and knowledge libraries.
• Participate in process improvement and special HR projects as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree (strongly preferred) or
• 2 years applicable experience required
• Strong computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, or Kronos a plus
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable with excellent communication skills
• Team player who’s comfortable working independently
• Someone who values accuracy, professionalism, and customer service

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

WHY ALTEC?

Be part of a fun, collaborative team that understands the value of its team members, strives to make a lasting impact, and believes in and upholds the company values.

• Settle in with an Original Equipment Manufacturer in an Essential Industry (supporting Utilities, Tree Care, & Telecom)
• Join an industry leader. Altec’s primary products – Made in America – can be found in over 100 countries around the world. In addition to our 8 major manufacturing facilities, Altec has three final assembly plants, 40+ service centers and an extensive network of field service technicians.
• Share your passion within a like-minded, collaborative team environment
• Maintain career focus, with growth & development encouraged within Altec
• Competitive Compensation that rewards performance
• Comprehensive Benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care, matching 401(k), company-paid Basic Life, wellness programs, company events, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation
• Values that include Enjoyment of Work and Family

Family-owned since 1929, Altec has the reach and resources of a large organization with the heart of a local firm. “More than just building equipment, we also build relationships.” Safety is a primary responsibility in everything we do as is support of the Altec Company Values: Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family - Financial Stability - Integrity - People are our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development – Teamwork

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.