Regional Recruiter

Valence Surface Technologies; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to manage high‑volume, full‑cycle recruiting for hourly production roles across the Wichita region. You will lead intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offers, collaborating with Plant Managers, Operations leaders, and HR to align on headcount and start dates.

You will develop regional recruiting plans for ramp‑ups, seasonal demand, and turnover risks, build local pipelines, run hiring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of recruiting experience, including full‑cycle recruiting.
• Experience supporting high‑volume hourly hiring and multi‑site recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Manage high‑volume, full‑cycle recruiting for hourly production roles.
• Coordinate intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviews, and offers.
• Partner with Plant Managers, Operations leaders, and HR on headcount plans.
• Develop regional recruiting plans to support ramp‑ups and seasonal demand.
• Run hiring events and ensure compliant, timely decisions.
• Maintain ATS documentation and report recruiting metrics.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

High-volume hiring

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Interviews coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume, full-cycle recruiting for hourly production roles across an assigned region, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, selection, and offer process.
• Partner with Plant Managers, Production/Operations leaders, and HR to align on headcount plans, shift needs, start dates, attendance expectations, and critical skills/experience.
• Develop and execute regional recruiting plans to support ramp‑ups, seasonal demand, and turnover‑sensitive roles; build bench strength for frequent openings.
• Source candidates through high‑volume channels (job boards, referrals, community partners, staffing partners, walk‑in traffic where applicable) and targeted outreach for hard‑to‑fill skilled roles.
• Run and support hiring events (open interviews, job fairs, on‑site/virtual events) and coordinate fast, compliant selection decisions to meet production demands.
• Conduct structured phone/video screens and/or in‑person interviews; assess for safety mindset, reliability/attendance, shift flexibility, relevant manufacturing experience, and ability to meet job requirements.
• Coordinate interview scheduling across multiple sites and shifts; maintain frequent communication with candidates to reduce no‑shows and improve show rates.
• Partner with HR and site leadership to facilitate offers, background/drug screens, physical/fitness‑for‑duty requirements (as applicable), and onboarding readiness for day‑one productivity.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure data integrity for reporting and compliance.
• Track and report recruiting metrics such as time to fill, time to start, candidate flow, event conversion, source effectiveness, and no‑show/early attrition trends; recommend improvements.
• Ensure consistent and compliant hiring practices, including EEO, interview documentation, and adherence to company policies and local/state/federal employment laws.
• Promote the employer brand in local markets and strengthen community pipelines (technical schools, workforce boards, veteran organizations, community groups) to support ongoing manufacturing hiring needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of recruiting experience, including full‑cycle recruiting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting high‑volume hourly hiring, including managing multiple requisitions with tight timelines.
• Experience supporting multi‑site recruiting or a defined territory; ability to build local pipelines in multiple labor markets.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office; comfort learning HRIS/timekeeping systems as needed.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and fair hiring practices; ability to maintain compliant documentation and consistent selection processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to move quickly while maintaining quality and candidate experience.
• Ability to travel within the assigned region; flexibility to support off‑shift hiring events as needed.