Talent Sourcing & Recruiting Coordinator

Van Meter Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Meter Inc. is seeking a Sourcing and Recruiting Coordinator to build strong candidate pipelines and improve recruiting through creative sourcing and networking. You will coordinate job advertisements, calendars, interviews, events, and reporting while screening entry-level candidates.

You will support recruiters, maintain candidate data, and help drive local-market partnerships to strengthen talent pipelines in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of professional human resources experience.
• Experience supporting project-based work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, communications, marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in recruiting, sourcing, recruiting coordination, HR, marketing, sales, customer service, or related field.
• Ability to creatively use technology, social media, online research, and digital tools to find and connect with potential candidates.
• Strong written communication skills for engaging job ads and outreach messages.
• Ability to conduct structured initial candidate screens and evaluate against requirements.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate multiple positions, events, interviews, projects, and deadlines.
• Attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other business tech.
• Ability to work in office 5 days a week with flexibility and regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to expand candidate quality and quantity.
• Identify and engage prospective candidates using sourcing tech, social networks, resume databases, and other channels.
• Build pipelines for entry-level, high-volume, and difficult-to-fill roles.
• Connect with talent via virtual career fairs, events, colleges, and community networks.
• Partner with recruiters to tailor sourcing to local labor markets.
• Review applications and conduct initial screens for entry-level roles.
• Maintain professional communication with candidates throughout early recruiting stages.
• Write clear and compelling job ads and post across channels.
• Monitor candidate flow and adjust when needed.
• Maintain recruiting calendars, events, interviews, and deadlines.
• Coordinate event registrations, materials, staffing, and logistics.
• Support interview scheduling and ensure timely information.
• Maintain position trackers and recruitment documentation.
• Provide administrative support to enable recruiters to focus on partnerships.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

2-3 years HR experience

Project-based work experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Confidentiality handling

Prioritization & multitasking

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Van Meter Inc. is seeking a Sourcing and Recruiting Coordinator to build strong candidate pipelines and improve recruiting through creative sourcing and networking. You will coordinate job advertisements, calendars, interviews, events, and reporting while screening entry-level candidates.

You will support recruiters, maintain candidate data, and help drive local-market partnerships to strengthen talent pipelines in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding region.