Recruitment Assistant

PLASCORE INC•Zeeland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recruitment Assistant plays a key part in delivering a seamless new hire experience, guiding candidates from offer through onboarding and ensuring they’re fully ready to start. As the bridge between candidates, managers, and the recruiting team, the Recruitment Assistant keeps everything organized, on track, and professional. They also support hiring efforts by screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and helping fill production roles to keep the business moving. Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM

Requirements

At least one year of progressively more responsible experience
Extensive technical or specialized knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired in the first two years of college.
Strong attention to detail
Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Responsibilities

Manage the post-offer onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all pre-employment requirements are completed accurately and on time
Coordinate and track background checks, drug screens, and pre-employment physicals, including follow-up on outstanding items
Collect, review, and maintain all required new hire documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates from offer acceptance through start date, providing clear communication and guidance throughout the onboarding process
Partner with hiring managers to confirm start dates, onboarding readiness, and new hire setup requirements
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure workstations, system access, equipment, and other onboarding needs are prepared prior to the employee’s first day
Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating new employee orientation sessions
Support recruiters by screening applicants for entry-level and production roles based on established criteria
Schedule interviews and coordinate logistics between candidates and hiring teams
Administer and track candidate assessments and ensure timely follow-up with applicants
Maintain accurate records and tracking within the applicant tracking system (ATS) and onboarding platforms
Gradually assume responsibility for recruiting lower-volume or entry-level production roles to support team capacity and allow recruiters to focus on critical or hard-to-fill positions
Provide general administrative support to the recruiting team, including reporting, data entry, and process documentation
Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout all stages of the hiring and onboarding process
Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
Continually look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Bonus Programs
$1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services
Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(K) & Roth 401(K) 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development
Childcare Flex Spending Account for childcare
Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)
Annual company picnic
Annual golf outing
Annual holiday party
White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
Clean work environment
Smooth pace of work
Family owned and operated.
Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
Bi-Weekly Pay