Recruiter

The Recruiter at Trystar Inc supports the talent acquisition function through full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles. This onsite position in Houston, TX focuses on partnering with hiring managers to source, evaluate, and move candidates through an efficient, structured hiring process while maintaining accurate ATS data and improving recruiting practices.

Role Overview

In this position, you will manage recruiting activities from intake through offer and acceptance. You will collaborate with hiring managers on role requirements and candidate profiles, then execute sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, and candidate presentation. You will also maintain consistent candidate communication to support a positive candidate experience, while leveraging recruiting technology to improve organization, efficiency, and search outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions, from intake through offer and acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify priorities, role requirements, and target candidate profiles.
• Source, screen, interview, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate interviews and support an efficient progression through hiring stages.
• Use multiple sourcing methods, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, employee referrals, networking, and other recruiting tools.
• Conduct proactive outreach to both active and passive candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs.
• Research and identify new sourcing channels and approaches to expand candidate pools.
• Reduce reliance on external recruiting agencies through effective direct sourcing.
• Develop strong relationships with hiring managers and provide regular updates on search activity and candidate pipelines.
• Help hiring managers understand market conditions, candidate availability, and recruiting challenges.
• Support consistent, effective interview processes and provide guidance on candidate qualifications.
• Collect timely feedback from hiring managers and candidates to keep searches moving.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate and requisition information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Follow established recruiting processes to support a consistent experience across assigned searches.
• Use recruiting technology to improve sourcing, communication, organization, and efficiency.
• Track recruiting activity and provide updates on progress, challenges, and hiring needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve the recruiting process and candidate experience.
• Represent Trystar positively throughout the process, communicating culture, career opportunities, and growth.
• Support employer branding and recruiting initiatives to increase visibility in the talent market.
• Maintain engagement with candidates and build a strong pipeline, including when candidates are not selected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or similar.
• 3-5+ years of experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, preferably in a corporate, manufacturing, engineering, or other fast-paced environment (agency).
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Sourcing experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking, referrals, or other channels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Ability to screen candidates and assess qualifications against job requirements.
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruiting technology.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities.
• Self-motivated approach with urgency and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Working knowledge of recruiting best practices and employment laws related to hiring.
• Manufacturing, engineering, technical, or skilled trades recruiting experience is a plus.

Tools and Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• ADP Workforce Now

Selected Skills

• Full-cycle recruiting and candidate sourcing
• Hiring manager partnership and stakeholder communication
• Candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment
• Talent pipeline development and proactive outreach
• ATS proficiency and recruiting technology utilization
• LinkedIn Recruiter, job board, referral, and networking sourcing strategies
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Relationship-building with candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners
• Time management, organization, and the ability to manage multiple open requisitions
• Candidate experience, employer branding, and professional company representation
• Knowledge of recruiting best practices and employment laws related to hiring
• Problem-solving, follow-through, and continuous process improvement

Location and Compensation

Location: Houston, TX (onsite).
Salary: USD 70,000 - 90,000 per year.