Bilingual Recruiter

Apogee • Owatonna, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Bilingual Recruiter to support its Architectural Glass business segment, Viracon. The role partners with hiring managers and HR partners to develop recruiting strategies and drive the full recruitment lifecycle, including planning, sourcing, screening, selecting, and hiring. The position primarily supports production hourly recruitment for the Owatonna, Minnesota, and Manchester, New Hampshire, sites, with flexibility to support other locations as needed. It is based in Owatonna, Minnesota, and is expected to be onsite full-time.

The recruiter also assists with the Architectural Glass segment’s college recruitment program, including career fairs, candidate interviews, and summer internship planning. The role uses Workday Recruiting to manage recruiting activity, tracks and reports on sourcing and recruitment metrics, supports diversity and inclusion initiatives, and provides general HR support as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or at least 2 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and related platforms; Workday, Indeed, and LinkedIn Recruiter are highly preferred.
• Strong business and recruiter acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of HR policies, practices, and procedures, including legal and OFCCP requirements.
• Recruiting and networking skills.
• Ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with candidates and managers at all levels.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

• Prior agency or third-party recruitment experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ideal candidate profiles.
• Develop and implement recruiting strategies using channels such as online sourcing databases, employee referrals, cold-calling, and professional organizations and associations.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and advise them on the talent landscape and recruiting strategies.
• Develop external networks and use new strategies and creative approaches to source and secure talent.
• Stay current on external market factors, recruiting best practices, and trends.
• Assist with the college recruitment program for the Architectural Glass segment, including registering for and attending career fairs, interviewing candidates, and planning the summer internship program.
• Use Workday Recruiting to track and manage the recruiting process.
• Follow current processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and improved practices.
• Establish routines for ongoing communication with hiring managers and other internal partners.
• Support a positive candidate experience throughout recruiting and hiring.
• Report on sourcing and recruiting metrics and use data and analytics to inform future strategies.
• Champion diversity and inclusion strategy and initiatives.
• Help manage relationships with external search firms and agencies when applicable.
• Provide general HR support as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Incentive plans.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness program.
• Training and career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree