HR Recruiter
The HR Recruiter is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates for various positions within Confidential Client. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract diverse and qualified talent. Additionally, the recruiter ensures compliance with employment laws, maintains candidate and employee records, and supports HR initiatives and events.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
The HR Recruiter will support Confidential Client’s HR team in Dyersville, IA with full‑cycle recruiting for entry-level through professional roles. You will partner with hiring managers, run screening and interviewing activities, and maintain candidate and hiring records in the applicant tracking system.
- Develop and implement each phase of the recruitment process
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and hiring criteria
- Write and maintain accurate job descriptions and employment ads
- Source candidates across job boards, college boards, and other channels
- Screen resumes and applications in Paycom and external job boards
- Conduct phone, video, and in‑person pre‑screen and interview sessions
- Coordinate interview schedules and prepare interview materials with hiring teams
- Administer assessments and conduct reference and background checks as needed
- Communicate process status to candidates and hiring managers; make selection recommendations
- Serve as a liaison with staffing agencies, colleges, and industry associations
- Maintain candidate and employee files and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Track hiring activity and prepare reports when requested
- Represent the organization at local job fairs and recruiting events
- Handle confidential employee information with the highest integrity
- Perform other HR-related duties and support HR events and initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you should be organized, proactive, and able to work independently. Core qualifications include:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective negotiation ability
- Experience creating and executing sourcing strategies for a variety of roles
- Familiarity with hiring laws, regulations, and recruitment best practices
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (Paycom preferred) and MS Office
- Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality handling sensitive information
- Flexibility to work occasional early/late hours or Saturdays when required
- Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds occasionally and perform standard office tasks
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; OR
- 2–4 years of related recruiting/HR experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- SHRM‑CP or SHRM‑SCP preferred but not required
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Typical office environment with some activity in production/warehouse areas on occasion
- Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, use hands, and operate standard office equipment
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds
- Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.
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