Human Resources Recruiting Specialist

Prairie Band & Subsidiaries • Holton, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Recruiting Specialist supports recruitment initiatives and human resources operations across Prairie Band, LLC and its subsidiary companies. The role is a key partner in attracting, engaging, and retaining talent, with an emphasis on developing local talent pipelines and strengthening workforce partnerships in the communities served. It also supports employee onboarding, HR administration, and backup benefits administration. The position requires organization, customer-service orientation, confidentiality, clear communication, relationship-building, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

The position is based in Holton, Kansas, with travel as required. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with occasional nights or weekends as needed. It is classified as exempt and reports to the Director of Human Resources. Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; this is designated as a TIER 2 position, and preference will be given as required by Section 22-2-4(B).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 4 years of recruiting experience.
• Proven candidate-sourcing and relationship-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
• Intermediate or better proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment across multiple companies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with employees, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience or knowledge relevant to federal, state, and tribal employment laws, including Title 22 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, focusing on local and regional hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and workforce planning.
• Develop and implement 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, including background checks and drug screens.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for high-turnover and critical roles.
• Represent the organization at job fairs, community events, and recruiting initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding and support new hire orientation, completion of required documentation, and employee integration and engagement.
• Respond to employee questions about HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Maintain accurate employee records and data in HRIS/ATS systems; assist with employee status changes, documentation, and personnel files.
• Support performance management and other HR initiatives as needed.
• Provide backup support to the Benefits Manager, including benefits enrollment, changes, employee inquiries, open enrollment, communications, documentation, tracking, and compliance requirements.
• Support policy updates, compliance tracking, HR reporting, special projects, and development of HR procedures and best practices.
• Stay current on HR and recruiting trends and recommend process improvements.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as requested by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level