Recruiter & HR Specialist

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Recruiter & HR Specialist to support and enhance our talent acquisition and human resources functions. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process while also contributing to key HR initiatives, including onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and HR administration. The ideal candidate is both people-focused and process-driven, with the ability to balance recruiting priorities alongside broader HR responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Compliance Director.

What you'll do:

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• • Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies
  • Create and post job descriptions across appropriate platforms
  • Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs
  • Coordinate interviews, provide candidate feedback, and manage offer processes
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
  • Track and report on recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, etc.)

HR Operations & Administration

• • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation and orientation
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
  • Assist with benefits administration and employee inquiries
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
  • Help develop and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook

Employee Relations & Support

• • Support performance management processes and employee engagement initiatives
  • Assist in resolving employee relations issues with professionalism and confidentiality
  • Assist with organizing and executing quarterly employee events

Compliance & Reporting

• • Ensure compliance with employment regulations, including I-9, EEO, and other required documentation
  • Support audits and internal reporting as needed
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried workforce populations
• Working knowledge of various job boards or candidate databases; LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Zip Recruiter, etc.
• Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods.
• 2–5+ years of experience in recruiting and/or HR generalist roles preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices preferred
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms
• Experience with Rippling platform preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to manage up and be proactive in solving problems and identifying solutions
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Experience working with AI tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits:

Silver Creek Materials is family owned and operated and offers about-average industry pay. Eligible employees can elect medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, ambulatory insurance, voluntary critical illness, voluntary accident, and voluntary hospitalization insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Employees also enjoy paid company observed holidays and generous paid time off. Field employees can elect uniforms and will also receive a boot stipend starting on their first anniversary. Additionally, employees can enjoy the use of company facilities, such as a gun range and 11-acre family lake.