Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist

Hydraulic Controls, Inc.; Stockton (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with Company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-provided life and disability

Job summary

Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is seeking a Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist to lead day-to-day recruiting across the organization and to welcome new employees, helping them transition into their roles. You will collaborate with hiring managers to attract qualified candidates for warehouse, technical, sales, management, and corporate support positions.

Location: Stockton, CA (preferred) with potential hybrid flexibility after onboarding. Employment: Full-Time, Non-Exempt.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, training, or project coordination is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Good judgment, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
• Comfort using technology and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting activities: postings, sourcing, screenings, interview coordination, and ATS.
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, job fairs and other resources to attract qualified candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to keep recruiting processes organized and moving forward.
• Coordinate offers, background checks, and onboarding through ADP Workforce Now.
• Conduct new-hire orientation and coordinate initial training with branch management.
• Follow up with new employees through their first 90 days to support onboarding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Initiative

Adaptability

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Hydraulic Controls, Inc. (HCI) is looking for an organized, personable, and motivated Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist to help us find great people and set them up for success!

In this role, you'll lead day-to-day recruiting activities across our organization, working with hiring managers to attract and identify qualified candidates for positions ranging from warehouse and technical roles to sales, management, and corporate support. You'll also play an important role in welcoming new employees and helping them successfully transition into their positions.

While a background in Recruiting or Human Resources is preferred, all candidates with transferable skills are encouraged to apply! We're looking for someone with great people skills, professionalism, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to get things done.

Location: Stockton, CA (Preferred)

Employment: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Starting Pay:$30.00–$35.00 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Manage recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate sourcing, initial screenings, interview coordination, and applicant tracking.
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, job fairs, and other resources to attract qualified candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to keep recruiting processes organized, efficient, and moving forward.
• Coordinate employment offers, background checks, and new-hire onboarding through ADP Workforce Now.
• Conduct new-hire orientation and coordinate initial training schedules with branch management.
• Follow up with new employees throughout their first 90 days to support a successful onboarding experience.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and other HR initiatives as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Good judgment, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
• Comfort using technology and managing multiple priorities.

Experience in recruiting, onboarding, training, or project coordination is a plus, butnot required. Familiarity with industrial distribution, manufacturing, or technical trades is also helpful.

Why HCI?

Hydraulic Controls is a100% employee-owned company with more than 60 years of experience providing hydraulic and pneumatic products, systems, and services.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with Company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-provided life and disability insurance

Location & Travel

Stockton, CA is the preferred location, with potential hybrid flexibility following initial onboarding. Qualified internal candidates at other HCI locations will also be considered.

Occasional travel to HCI branches, recruiting events, and conferences is required.

Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.