A rapidly growing manufacturing company with approximately $100M in revenue, is seeking a People Operations & Recruiting Specialist to join its lean corporate team. This is a hands-on opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants meaningful ownership of recruiting, payroll, onboarding, and day-to-day employee support for a growing workforce. What You'll Do as the

People Operations & Recruiting Specialist:

Own recruiting from initial hiring need through offer and onboarding, with a particular focus on hourly manufacturing and production talent Build proactive candidate pipelines for positions that are consistently difficult to fill Partner directly with managers to understand workforce needs and develop practical recruiting strategies Source, screen, interview, and help move qualified candidates efficiently through the hiring process Represent the company at job fairs, workforce development programs, community events, and other recruiting initiatives Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule Maintain payroll information and help ensure compliance with applicable employment and payroll requirements Serve as a resource for employees with payroll questions and work quickly to resolve discrepancies Coordinate onboarding and new-hire orientation Support benefits enrollment, employee changes, and benefits communication Pitch in wherever needed as part of a small, highly collaborative corporate team Must-Haves as the

People Operations & Recruiting Specialist:

2-3+ years of hands-on HR experience Experience owning or substantially supporting full-cycle recruiting Direct payroll processing experience Comfort recruiting for hourly, production, skilled labor, or similarly high-volume workforces Working knowledge of HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems Strong follow-through, attention to detail, and ability to juggle competing priorities A proactive mindset and comfort operating in a company where things move quickly Ability to work effectively with everyone from frontline employees to ownership and senior leadership Nice-to-Haves as the

People Operations & Recruiting Specialist:

Experience in manufacturing, construction, precast concrete, building products, or another industrial environment Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field Experience developing new sourcing channels or recruiting partnerships rather than relying solely on inbound applicants Exposure to benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, or broader HR operations Experience working in a growing, entrepreneurial business with a lean corporate team

The Company Offers:

$60,000-$90,000 base salary, depending on experience Medical and dental insurance with meaningful employer contributions Voluntary life insurance 401(k) program planned for 2027 A highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where your work has visible impact A small, tight-knit salaried team with direct access to company ownership A family-friendly atmosphere within a growing organization The opportunity to take real ownership of HR and recruiting initiatives within a successful, expanding company