HR & Recruiting Specialist

Prairie Band LLC•Holton, KS

18h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR & Recruiting Specialist to join our team! The Recruiting & HR Specialist is responsible for leading local recruitment efforts while supporting core human resources functions across Prairie Band, LLC and its subsidiary companies. This role will manage the full-cycle recruiting process with a focus on building strong local talent pipelines, while also serving as a backup to benefits administration and assisting with day-to-day HR operations. This position plays a key role in attracting, engaging, and retaining talent, while ensuring HR processes are executed efficiently and in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
4+ years of experience in recruiting
Proven candidate sourcing and relationship building skills
Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations
Intermediate or better proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must possess great organization and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, across multiple companies within Prairie Band, LLC
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with all employees, vendors, and customers
Able to maintain high standards of confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
Proficiency with PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for assigned positions, with a focus on local and regional hiring needs
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and workforce planning
Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates
Source candidates through job boards, community outreach, colleges, and local partnerships
Screen applicants, conduct interviews, and provide hiring recommendations
Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and offer processes
Manage job postings, applicant tracking, and pre-employment activities (background checks, drug screens, etc.)
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for high-turnover and critical roles
Represent the organization at job fairs, community events, and recruiting initiatives
Assist in coordinating onboarding processes to ensure a smooth and positive new hire experience
Support new hire orientation and ensure completion of required documentation
Partner with managers to ensure successful employee integration and engagement
Provide day-to-day HR support to employees, responding to questions related to policies, procedures, and HR programs
Maintain accurate employee records and data within HRIS/ATS systems
Assist with employee status changes, documentation, and personnel file maintenance
Support performance management processes and other HR initiatives as needed
Assist with policy updates, compliance tracking, and HR reporting
Serve as backup support to the Benefits Manager as needed
Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and employee inquiries
Support open enrollment processes and related communications
Help coordinate benefits documentation, tracking, and compliance requirements
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and tribal employment laws, including Title 22 requirements
Stay current on HR and recruiting trends and recommend process improvements
Assist in developing and implementing HR procedures and best practices
Support special HR projects and initiatives as assigned
Follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor