Recruitment Coordinator

Pollard Games, Inc. dba American Games; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

American Games (Council Bluffs, IA) & International Gamco (Omaha, NE) are seeking a Recruitment Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. This entry-level role supports recruiting, onboarding, and candidate engagement across two busy facilities.

You’ll work with the Recruitment Specialist to manage postings, screenings, interviews, and new-hire processes. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn recruiting workflows and HR systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.
• Internship or up to two years in recruiting, HR, administration, or customer service preferred.
• Experience interviewing candidates and coordinating recruiting activities is a plus.
• Experience using ATS or HRIS is preferred; strong communication skills required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Support daily recruiting and onboarding for American Games and International Gamco.
• Coordinate hiring process from job posting through onboarding with hiring managers.
• Post job openings on ATS, career site, and recruiting platforms; screen resumes.
• Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews and communicate next steps.
• Schedule interviews and provide timely updates to applicants.
• Maintain candidate records, requisitions, and recruiting data in ATS.
• Assist with opening, updating, and closing job postings as needs change.
• Help maintain HR documents, interview materials, and recruiting templates.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities and onboarding logistics for new hires.
• Support onboarding schedules, orientations, and cross-team communication.
• Create a welcoming first-day experience and assist with HR events and projects.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism with sensitive information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interviewing

Customer service

ATS

HRIS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

American Games (Council Bluffs, IA) & International Gamco (Omaha, NE) Monday-Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Start Your HR Career. Connect Great People with Great Opportunities!

Are you organized, people-oriented, and interested in building a career in Human Resources? Do you enjoy communicating with others, coordinating details, and helping people take the next step in their careers?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Recruitment Coordinator to join our Human Resources team!

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to gain hands‑on experience in recruiting, interviewing, candidate engagement, and employee onboarding while supporting two busy manufacturing facilities.

You'll play an important role in connecting qualified candidates with career opportunities, keeping the hiring process organized, and creating a positive experience for applicants and new employees.

Previous recruiting experience is preferred but not required. If you bring strong communication skills, excellent organization, a customer-service mindset, and a willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

As our Recruitment Coordinator, you'll support daily recruiting and onboarding activities for American Games and International Gamco. Working closely with the Recruitment Specialist and hiring managers, you'll help coordinate the hiring process from job posting through new hire onboarding.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate daily recruiting activities for assigned positions, helping keep job openings, candidate pipelines, and hiring processes organized and moving forward.
• Create and post job openings through our applicant tracking system (ATS), company career site, and other recruiting platforms.
• Review applications and resumes to identify candidates who meet established position requirements.
• Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews, evaluating candidate qualifications and communicating information to hiring managers.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Serve as a key point of contact for applicants, providing updates on interview arrangements, application status, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, job requisitions, and recruiting information within the ATS.
• Assist with opening, updating, and closing job postings and requisitions as hiring needs change.
• Help maintain job descriptions, interview materials, recruiting templates, and other HR resources.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities, including required documentation, screening processes, and communication with selected candidates.
• Support new hire onboarding, including preparing documentation, coordinating orientation schedules, and communicating with appropriate departments.
• Help create a welcoming, organized, and positive first-day experience for new employees.
• Assist with employee events, HR communications, training activities, and special projects.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive candidate, employee, and employment-related information.
• Other duties as required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organized, approachable, detail-oriented, and excited to learn the ins and outs of recruiting and Human Resources.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Internship or up to two years of experience in recruiting, Human Resources, administration, customer service, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience interviewing candidates, reviewing applications, or coordinating recruiting activities is a plus, but not required.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS) or Human Resources information system (HRIS) preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with applicants, employees, hiring managers, and external partners.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining records, entering information, and preparing documentation.
• A friendly, professional, and customer-service-focused approach to working with people.
• Ability to conduct professional candidate interviews and evaluate information against established job requirements.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability and willingness to learn recruiting technology, HR systems, and new administrative processes.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive employee and applicant information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Interest in continued professional development and growing within the Human Resources field.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Flexibility to occasionally adjust working hours to accommodate interviews, onboarding activities, or employee events.
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility as required by federal law.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Ensuring the safety of our employees and compliance with industry regulations is our top priority. Therefore, our company enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding substance abuse and criminal activity. All job offers are contingent upon passing a rigorous background check and drug screen. Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification from the hiring process.