Hydro is seeking a manufacturing Corporate Recruiter to join our Chicago team!
We are Hydro, Inc., a global, industrial pump reengineering company with corporate headquarters in a highly desirable West Loop neighborhood in Chicago. As the largest independent aftermarket pump reengineering company in the world, Hydro's provided engineering expertise, pump repair and support services to the industry since 1969. Our mission is to work hand-in-hand with our valued customers around the world to optimize the performance and reliability of their pumping systems by evaluating and understanding root causes of pump degradation or failure and by providing unbiased engineering analysis, quality workmanship, and responsive field service for improved plant operation.
We are a privately held, family-oriented company who highly values our people. If you want to be part of a successful team, please submit your resume.
This is an in-office position for local candidates in the Chicago area only.
Job Summary :
Due to our substantial growth, we have a fantastic full time career opportunity in Chicago for a qualified Corporate Recruiter with manufacturing experience in our Human Resources Department. This is a fast-paced position that handles multi-site recruiting for our sites across North America simultaneously. You will be recruiting for all positions and focusing on skilled trades. You will research identify, screen, interview and recommend qualified candidates to meet the needs of our multi-site growing business. This effort will go beyond recruiting within the US. You will expand your efforts to develop a recruiting strategy and identify candidates from across the North America and internationally. Global exposure within a multi-site facility is essential for recruiting and to partner with associates across the business to hire exceptional talent inspired by our mission to provide the best-in-class services to our customers.
The successful candidate will report to the Director of Human Resources and be responsible for the following:
Essential Job Responsibilities
Fundamental Knowledge:
- Analyze and learn the industry, roles and job requirements within the organization.
- Independently drive the recruiting process and focus on priorities accordingly.
- Demonstrate insight to position specifications, staffing plans and hiring needs, prioritize work accordingly.
- Partner with hiring managers to refine job requisitions and share information that facilitates an innovative hiring strategy.
Candidate Screening and Interviewing:
- Develop a recruiting strategy for niche positions
- Utilize local, national, traditional advertising, social media and other resources to advertise vacancies focusing on hiring industrial skilled labor and other open positions.
- Identify, screen, interview and engage and recommend qualified candidates that meet the requirements of the job descriptions.
- Conduct detailed interviews with candidates.
- Determine skills and cultural fit to qualify candidates.
- Identify passive candidates for tough to fill roles in different markets and work toward building talent pipelines.
Market Research:
- Provide consultative recruiting services, including analyzing market research and provide competitive intelligence within our local markets.
- Be updated on competitive market surveys. Map out competitors in local areas.
Candidate Management:
- Work closely with Director of HR to develop strategies on meeting the hiring needs for the company.
- Build and nurture an active pipeline of candidates and be able to identify skilled labor machinists and mechanics.
- Champion the company’s employment brand message, employee referral program, vision and all we offer.
- Establish and continue to reinforce relationships with hiring managers, communicating consistently to update on the weekly status of open roles, strategies for upcoming needs and hiring plans.
- Actively engage in attending recruiting events, including university job fairs and technical college job fairs.
- Conduct new hire orientation sessions with candidates and help to expand the program.
Data Management :
- Develop weekly recruiting status report and present your results in meetings.
- Update the HRIS system with candidate information.
- Prepare job requisitions in a timely manner.
- Update and create new job descriptions and matrixes, as necessary.
- Comply with FLSA and state laws and company policies.
Job Qualifications:
- Detail oriented, organized with continuous follow through.
- Assertive and self-motivated with the ability to effectively connect with candidates.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, or Human Resources desired.
- 5+ years proven experience as a Corporate Recruiter with skilled trades, including machinists and mechanics.
- In-depth knowledge of recruitment strategies, techniques, and best practices.
- Familiarity with employment labor laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in HR software systems and running reports, organize and gather data effectively.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks .
- Excellent communication and computer skills.
- This position requires that you are able to work 100% on a full time in-office professional environment with standard work hours.
- Minimal travel on occasion as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Join our team of dedicated professionals in a dynamic work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package and free employee on-site parking.
What we offer full time employees:
- Employee-first culture
- Casual work environment
- Privately held company
- Market leader in the pump industry for 56 years
- Work with a team of skilled and knowledgeable industry professionals
- Interesting work and employee engagement
Comprehensive and inclusive benefits:
- Free parking and close to all forms of public transportation
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.