HR Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist

Willbanks Metals•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Willbanks Metals, Inc. is seeking an organized, relationship-driven HR Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full hiring lifecycle, from sourcing and recruiting through offers, pre-employment screening, and new-hire onboarding. The position partners with department leaders and plant supervisors to understand staffing needs, develop a consistent talent pipeline, and ensure new employees have a smooth, compliant, and welcoming start. The role calls for hands-on recruiting experience, attention to detail, sound judgment, and professional discretion with confidential information. This position is based on-site at Willbanks Metals, Inc. in a professional office environment, with regular in-person interaction with candidates, new hires, employees, and management. It includes occasional visits to production and shop areas to understand job requirements and conduct orientation activities; safety equipment may be required in those areas. Standard business hours apply, with occasional flexibility for hiring events, new-hire start dates, or urgent staffing needs. The role reports directly to the HR Director and works closely with the HR team, department managers, and supervisors across the company.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or full-cycle hiring.
Working knowledge of employment laws related to hiring, including EEO, ADA, FLSA, I-9/E-Verify, and FCRA background-check requirements.
Experience with applicant tracking systems, HRIS, and online job boards.
Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate-assessment skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively with candidates, supervisors, and executives.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple open requisitions and deadlines.
High level of confidentiality, integrity, and discretion.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to provide hiring managers with candid, compliant guidance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and comfort learning new HR technology.
Professional, approachable demeanor and commitment to a positive candidate and new-hire experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or skilled-trades environments is strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
PHR, SHRM-CP, similar HR certification, or a recruiting certification is a plus.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with department managers and supervisors to define staffing needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines, and maintain a hiring forecast for HR leadership.
Develop and maintain job descriptions and postings that reflect role requirements and company culture.
Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, staffing agencies, trade and technical schools, community organizations, job fairs, and other outreach channels.
Build and nurture qualified candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill and recurring skilled-trades, production, and office roles.
Track sourcing-channel effectiveness and recommend adjustments to improve quality, speed, and cost of hire.
Represent the company at hiring events and manage recruiting-related employer-brand content.
Manage the applicant tracking process, including application and resume review, phone and in-person interviews, and accurate candidate records.
Schedule and coordinate interviews, skills assessments, and plant tours with candidates and hiring managers.
Prepare and coach hiring managers on structured, consistent, and legally compliant interviewing practices.
Facilitate candidate evaluation and selection with hiring managers, recommend candidate fit, and support the HR Director with compensation and internal-equity considerations.
Prepare employment offers for HR Director approval, extend approved offers, and communicate terms within approved pay ranges.
Communicate promptly and respectfully with applicants throughout the hiring process, including those not selected.
Initiate and track background checks, drug screens, physicals, and reference checks, and follow up on results in accordance with company policy.
Verify Form I-9 documentation and maintain I-9 records in compliance with federal requirements, including E-Verify where applicable.
Ensure hiring practices comply with EEO, ADA, FLSA, Texas employment laws, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain applicant-flow and hiring documentation, support government reporting and audits such as EEO-1 as requested, and maintain confidential applicant and new-hire records in accordance with retention requirements.
Prepare new-hire packets and coordinate onboarding logistics, including workstation, uniform, PPE, and system-access requests.
Conduct new-hire orientation covering company policies, safety expectations, benefits, payroll, and employee-handbook acknowledgments.
Complete new-hire paperwork and enter employee information into HR, payroll, and benefits systems, coordinating with the Payroll/Benefits team for accuracy.
Coordinate benefits enrollment for new employees and ensure eligibility deadlines are met.
Partner with supervisors and the safety team to schedule required safety training and department-specific onboarding.
Follow up with new hires and supervisors at 30, 60, and 90 days to confirm successful transitions, gather feedback, and address concerns.
Create and maintain personnel files for new employees.
Track and report hiring metrics to the HR Director, including open positions, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate, new-hire retention, and turnover trends.
Recommend and implement improvements to recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes, forms, and tools.
Maintain and administer the applicant tracking system and hiring-related HRIS workflows.
Assist the HR Director with special projects, workforce research, and staffing- and hiring-related presentations.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the HR department.