["HR Assistant - Recruiter","HR Assistant - Recruiter"]

HR Assistant / Recruiter

We're looking for an HR Assistant / Recruiter to join our team in Duluth, GA, with 50% travel to our Tennessee manufacturing facilities in Cookeville (TMF) and McMinnville. You'll own full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles — sourcing, screening, offers, and onboarding — while keeping day-to-day HR operations running on the ground. Think of this as a true generalist seat: part talent acquisition, part HR support, all hands-on.

This is an ideal opportunity for an organized, people-focused HR professional with experience in high-volume or manufacturing environments who thrives in a fast-paced setting and takes pride in delivering an exceptional candidate and employee experience.

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition:

• Comfortable with 50% regional travel between Georgia and Tennessee
• Execute full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions (e.g., welders, fabricators, machine operators, supervisors)
• Source candidates using job boards, approved staffing agencies, referrals, and community partnerships

Onboarding & New Hire Coordination:

• Coordinate new hire orientation logistics and documentation
• Prepare offer letters, onboarding packets, and pre-employment requirements
• Facilitate background checks, drug screenings, and employment verification
• Ensure timely system entry (HRIS/payroll) and badge/access setup
• Partner with supervisors to ensure smooth onboarding and training alignment

HR Administrative Support:

• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with documentation standards
• Assist with benefits enrollment, employee inquiries, and HR communications
• Support payroll processing by verifying new hire and status change information
• Track attendance, turnover metrics, and recruitment KPIs
• Assist in audits, compliance reporting, and internal investigations as needed

Employee Relations Support:

• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns
• Escalate complex issues to HR leadership as appropriate
• Support disciplinary documentation and performance management processes

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills, Personal Attributes)

Education & Experience:

• Minimum - Associate's (Bachelor's degree preferred) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of experience in high volume recruiting, HR administration, or talent acquisition
• Experience in manufacturing or high-volume hiring environments strongly preferred

Technical Skills:

• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, Oracle, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data tracking, reporting, formatting)
• Familiarity with multi-state employment practices is a plus

Core Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time management capabilities
• Clear, professional communication with a strong customer service focus
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions concurrently
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• High level of attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency

This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement: Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process.