RAE Corporation is hiring a Recruiting Specialist- Office onsite in Pryor, OK. This temporary, full-time role supports end-to-end recruiting for professional, technical, and office-based positions while also assisting with production recruiting needs as business demands shift. You will work closely with HR, hiring managers, and supervisors to improve hiring outcomes and candidate experience.
What you’ll do
- Own full-cycle recruiting for professional, technical, and administrative roles.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, team dynamics, and business objectives.
- Build and execute targeted recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Post and manage openings across job platforms and sourcing channels.
- Source candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, networking, and industry-specific channels.
- Develop and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
- Engage passive candidates and maintain relationships for future opportunities.
- Review applications, screen candidates, and conduct phone screenings to assess fit, interest, and communication skills.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring a smooth and timely process.
- Prepare candidates and hiring teams with relevant information and clear expectations.
- Support candidate selection by partnering with hiring managers and HR.
- Maintain candidate and recruiting activity tracking within the applicant tracking system.
- Represent RAE Corporation at job fairs, career events, and networking opportunities to promote roles and build brand awareness.
- Provide ongoing outreach to prospective candidates, including pre-screening and career path information.
- Develop relationships with universities, technical programs, and community organizations to support ongoing talent pipelines.
- Create compelling job postings and recruitment materials aligned to company culture and career opportunities.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication, responsiveness, and professionalism.
- Track and analyze recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, candidate quality, and pipeline effectiveness; share insights to improve processes.
- Stay current on industry trends, talent market conditions, and recruiting best practices.
- Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain accurate recruitment records, including candidate data and interview documentation.
- Provide backup support to production recruiting during peak hiring periods, including posting roles, sourcing candidates, and conducting initial screenings for high-volume needs.
- Support recruiting events for hourly workforce hiring needs.
- Collaborate with the production recruiter and operations teams to meet hiring demands.
- Participate in talent acquisition initiatives and special projects; perform other duties as assigned.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- 1–3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, preferably in manufacturing or a high-volume environment.
- Experience supporting hourly or production hiring strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Strong organization and time management skills in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Basic knowledge of employment laws and recruiting best practices.
- Professional handling of sensitive information with discretion.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn in a continuously evolving environment.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to attend recruiting events, job fairs, and community outreach activities as needed.
Tools you’ll use
- LinkedIn
- Applicant tracking systems
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Schedule and details
- Pay: USD 28 per hour
- Position: Temporary full-time, anticipated to last approximately 12–17 months (duration may vary based on business needs)
- Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (overtime as required)
Working environment
- Primarily an office setting, with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor.
- Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts or vehicles.
- Noise level typically moderate.
Reporting and collaboration: Reports directly to the Human Resources Supervisor and works closely with the HR team and with supervisors and managers. The role includes regular communication with leadership about recruiting effectiveness, new hire progress, and early tenure performance, with cross-department collaboration to align hiring needs and onboarding.