Administrator (Workforce Pipeline Recruiter)

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

About The Position

The Administrator (Workforce Pipeline Recruiter) develops and maintains strategic partnerships with school districts, colleges, universities, technical programs, workforce agencies, and community organizations to build sustainable talent pipelines aligned with FPC TX workforce needs. The role promotes career awareness and workforce readiness through career fairs, classroom presentations, educational outreach, internships, apprenticeships, scholarships, mentorships, and workforce development programs. It also coordinates employee participation on educational advisory boards and committees and works with educational partners on curriculum alignment and career pathways. The position also executes and supports talent acquisition for FPC TX. In partnership with management and Human Resources, it attracts, evaluates, and onboards qualified candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions, provides hiring guidance, coordinates interviews and pre-employment activities, and supports immigration and non-immigration processes. The role maintains compliance with employment regulations, confidential records, and a positive candidate and new-hire experience while supporting workforce stability and company goals.

Requirements

One to five years of relevant experience, depending on highest level of education, in recruiting, workforce development/career services, education partnerships, human resources, training and development, community relations, or a related field.
High school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of relevant direct experience, or an associate degree and at least three years of relevant direct experience.
Self-motivated, curious, eager to learn, and willing to take responsibility for assigned areas.
Strong presentation and public-speaking skills.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with educational and community partners.
Knowledge of recruiting practices, workforce development initiatives, and career-pathway programs.
Strong organizational and project-coordination abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), Adobe, typing, Dayforce, WebSmart/AS 400, document-management software such as SharePoint and OnBase, and scanning; training will be provided for specified systems and tools.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, educators, leadership, and employees.
Training in company policies and procedures after hire; current employees must meet technical and safety training requirements for their current position as specified in the Master Training Plan.
Must participate in specified subject training and pass required certifications.
Knowledge of HIPAA.

Nice To Haves

Experience with public speaking, career counseling, workforce outreach, educational partnerships, recruiting, internship coordination, or advisory board participation.
Demonstrated experience in workforce and career development, employer engagement, and strategic partnership building in higher education or community-based settings.
Experience coordinating large-scale career fairs and recruitment events and collaborating with workforce boards, universities, and industry partners.
Experience developing and supporting internship programs, including job postings, recruitment and interview coordination, and employer partnerships aligned with labor market demands.
Experience with grant-funded internship or workforce development initiatives.
Experience with event coordination and community outreach activities.
Bachelor’s degree with at least one year of direct experience in a relevant field.
SHRM certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with educational institutions, workforce agencies, and community organizations to create talent pipelines aligned with company workforce needs.
Coordinate initiatives that connect educational achievement to employment, including internships, apprenticeships, scholarships, mentorship programs, and career-readiness activities.
Represent FPC TX at career fairs, industry events, classroom presentations, student workshops, and community outreach activities; promote manufacturing careers, company culture, safety expectations, and growth opportunities.
Coordinate employee participation on educational advisory boards, career and technical education committees, and workforce development councils; collaborate on curriculum alignment with industry needs.
Support student, intern, apprentice, and early-career recruiting through sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding.
Maintain workforce development metrics and report on outreach activities, partnership effectiveness, internship participation, candidate pipelines, and recruiting outcomes; identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Attract and identify candidates for exempt and non-exempt roles using job postings, referrals, workforce agencies, educational institutions, community partnerships, and other channels; maintain candidate pipelines and source for hard-to-fill roles.
Review applications and resumes, conduct pre-screens, and coordinate interviews; advise hiring managers on hiring guidelines, interview practices, labor market conditions, and candidate selection.
Ensure recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and documentation comply with applicable federal, state, and company requirements, including EEO, ADA, FLSA, I-9/E-Verify, immigration, and record-retention requirements; maintain confidential records and escalate compliance risks.
Coordinate job offers and rates of pay consistent with position requirements and internal equity; manage background checks, drug and alcohol screenings, physicals, and authorization approvals.
Conduct new-hire orientation and ensure onboarding documentation is complete and submitted promptly to payroll and personnel files.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with candidates and represent the company’s culture, safety expectations, and employment brand during recruitment, orientations, and outreach events.
Maintain recruitment data and prepare reports; track time-to-fill, candidate flow, and sourcing effectiveness, and recommend improvements to recruiting efficiency, workforce planning, and retention.