Human Resources Recruiting Specialist

Prairie Band LLC•Holton, KS

6d•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 leads full-cycle recruitment, with an emphasis on developing local talent pipelines and strengthening workforce partnerships in the communities served. It also supports onboarding, HR administration, and benefits administration as a backup function. The specialist partners with hiring managers on staffing needs and workforce planning; attracts, sources, screens, and interviews candidates; coordinates candidate communications and offers; and manages job postings, applicant tracking, and pre-employment activities. The position also contributes to new-hire orientation and integration, employee support, personnel records, HR reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement. It requires organization, customer service, confidentiality, strong communication, relationship-building, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across several companies. The position is based in Holton, Kansas, with travel as required. The work schedule is Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with occasional nights or weekends as needed. It reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of 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 well under pressure in a fast-paced environment across multiple Prairie Band, LLC companies.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with employees, vendors, and customers.
Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

PowerPoint proficiency.

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 such as 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.
Assist with onboarding and new-hire orientation, ensure required documentation is completed, and partner with managers on employee integration and engagement.
Provide day-to-day HR support to employees regarding policies, procedures, and HR programs.
Maintain accurate employee records and data in HRIS/ATS systems; assist with employee status changes, documentation, and personnel files.
Support performance management processes and other HR initiatives.
Assist with policy updates, compliance tracking, and HR reporting.
Provide backup support to the Benefits Manager, including benefits enrollment, changes, employee inquiries, open enrollment communications, 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.