Administrator (Workforce Pipeline Recruiter)

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

About The Position

The Administrator (Workforce Pipeline Recruiter) develops and maintains strategic workforce partnerships with school districts, colleges, universities, technical programs, workforce agencies, and community organizations. The role builds talent pipelines connecting educational achievement to career opportunities at FPC TX, promotes career awareness and workforce readiness, and supports internships, apprenticeships, scholarships, mentorship programs, and other career pathway initiatives. It coordinates employee participation on educational advisory boards and committees and collaborates with educational partners on curriculum alignment and long-term workforce planning. The position also executes and supports talent acquisition for FPC TX. It partners with management and Human Resources to attract, evaluate, and onboard qualified candidates; advises hiring managers; coordinates pre-employment and onboarding processes; supports immigration and non-immigration activities; and works to ensure compliance with employment regulations. The role maintains confidential recruitment and workforce development records, reports on program and recruiting outcomes, and contributes to workforce stability, regulatory compliance, and a positive candidate and new-hire experience.

Requirements

One to five years of experience in recruiting, workforce development/career services, education partnerships, human resources, training and development, community relations, or related fields, depending on education level.
High school diploma or equivalent plus at least five years of directly related experience, or an associate degree plus at least three years of directly related experience.
Self-motivation, curiosity, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
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 programs (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), Adobe, and typing.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, educators, leadership, and employees.
Knowledge of HIPAA.
Training in company policies and procedures after hire; current employees must meet applicable technical and safety training requirements specified in the Master Training Plan.

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 maintaining relationships with local employers to support hiring and training initiatives.
Experience developing and supporting internship programs, including job postings, recruitment, 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 directly related experience.
SHRM certification.
Experience with Dayforce, WebSmart/AS 400, document management software such as SharePoint or OnBase, and scanning; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with school districts, colleges, universities, technical schools, workforce agencies, and community organizations to create talent pipelines aligned with company workforce needs.
Coordinate workforce and career pathway initiatives, 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 FPC TX employee participation on educational advisory boards, career and technical education committees, and workforce development councils.
Collaborate with educational partners to support curriculum alignment with current and future industry workforce needs.
Support recruiting of students, interns, apprentices, and early-career professionals by developing sourcing strategies, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and facilitating onboarding.
Maintain workforce development metrics and report on outreach, partnerships, internship participation, candidate pipelines, and recruiting outcomes; identify trends and recommend improvements.
Attract and source qualified candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions through job postings, referrals, workforce agencies, educational institutions, community partnerships, and other channels.
Maintain candidate pipelines and develop sourcing approaches for hard-to-fill positions that align with company values and operational needs.
Review applications and resumes, conduct pre-screens, and coordinate timely interview processes.
Advise hiring managers on hiring guidelines, interview practices, labor market conditions, and candidate selection to support fair, consistent, and compliant decisions.
Ensure recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and documentation comply with applicable federal, state, and company requirements, including EEO, ADA, FLSA, I-9/E-Verify, immigration and non-immigration requirements, and record retention standards.
Maintain accurate, confidential recruitment records and identify and escalate compliance risks.
Coordinate job offers and establish pay rates consistent with position requirements and internal equity.
Initiate and manage pre-employment processes, including background checks, drug and alcohol screenings, physicals, and authorization approvals.
Conduct New Hire Orientation and ensure onboarding documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time to payroll and personnel files.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with candidates throughout recruitment and onboarding, and represent the company’s culture, safety expectations, and employment brand.
Maintain recruitment data in designated systems; prepare recruiting and hiring reports; track metrics including time-to-fill, candidate flow, and sourcing effectiveness; and recommend process improvements to HR leadership.