Recruiter/HR Assistant

Advanced Fiber Products offers a part-time on-site role in La Crosse that combines recruiting coordination with HR administration in a manufacturing setting. The Recruiter/HR Assistant focuses on sourcing, onboarding, benefits administration, and a range of HR tasks to support the human resources function.

The position requires an associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, along with at least three years of HR or recruiting experience, including a minimum of two years in full-cycle recruiting, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for production roles and assist with sourcing for skilled, technical, and professional positions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and craft effective recruiting strategies.
• Develop and oversee job postings across company career pages, job boards, and social media.
• Source qualified candidates through staffing agencies, job boards, referrals, social channels, community partnerships, job fairs, and educational institutions.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain consistent candidate communication to ensure a positive experience.
• Keep ATS records and recruitment documentation up to date; track key metrics such as applicant flow, time-to-fill, and hiring effectiveness.
• Prepare new hire paperwork and onboarding materials; ensure accurate employment eligibility documentation.
• Maintain employee personnel files and update HRIS records; respond to onboarding questions and explain policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Assist with administration of benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness programs; support Open Enrollment communications.
• Help with benefits audits and compliance reporting; maintain confidential HR records and HRIS data.
• Prepare employment verification requests and other HR-related documentation; maintain SOPs and HR forms.
• Support HR reporting, record retention, and compliance tasks; manage HR office supplies and recruiting materials.
• Handle confidential information with discretion; assist with employee engagement activities and company events.
• Compile recruiting and HR metrics for management reporting and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Support HR projects and department initiatives; perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• 3–5 years of experience in human resources or recruiting.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 3 years in human resources management (required).
• On-site work location in La Crosse, WI (in person).
• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices and candidate sourcing strategies.
• Experience using social media and creative recruiting techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR technology systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with managers and team members.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and follow-up skills.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• HRIS
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Retirement
• Wellness programs

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for production positions and assist with sourcing for skilled, technical, and professional roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Create and manage job postings across company career sites, job boards, and social media platforms.
• Source qualified candidates through staffing agencies, job boards, referrals, social media, community partnerships, job fairs, and educational institutions.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates to ensure a positive hiring experience.
• Maintain ATS records and recruitment documentation; track recruiting metrics.

Onboarding & New Hire Support

• Prepare new hire paperwork and onboarding materials; ensure accurate employment eligibility documentation.
• Maintain employee personnel files and update HRIS records; answer onboarding questions and introduce company policies, benefits, and procedures.

Benefits Administration

• Assist with administering medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Support Open Enrollment communications and educate employees on benefit options; assist with benefits audits and compliance reporting.

HR Administrative Support

• Maintain confidential employee records and HRIS data; prepare employment verification requests and HR correspondence.
• Maintain HR forms, templates, and standard operating procedures; assist with HR reporting and compliance documentation.
• Order and maintain HR office supplies and recruiting materials; handle confidential information with discretion.

HR Department Support

• Assist with employee engagement activities, recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and company events.
• Compile recruiting and HR metrics for management reporting; identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Support HR projects and departmental initiatives; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.

Experience

• 3–5 years of HR or recruiting experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ATS and HRIS preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices and candidate sourcing strategies.
• Experience using social media and creative recruiting techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR technology systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with managers and teams.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and follow-up skills.

Work Location

• On-site in La Crosse, Wisconsin

Application Question

Describe your experience with recruiting and HR related functions.