Recruitment Specialist

RITALKA, Inc•Montevideo, MN

2d•$58,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join an Established and Growing Business! RITALKA, Inc., is a family-owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating jobs in rural communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job - which allows us to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Learn more about us at ritalka.com and apply today! The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for executing full-cycle recruiting efforts to attract, evaluate, and hire qualified candidates to support all company workforce needs. This role partners closely with hiring managers to fill positions efficiently while ensuring a positive candidate experience that reflects company culture and is in compliance with all employment laws and regulations. Additionally, this role supports onboarding, retention, and the broader HR team with general HR needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
2+ years in recruiting, staffing, HR, or a related field preferred
Working knowledge of recruiting practices and employment laws and regulations applicable to hiring and recruitment in multiple state
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to build relationships across the organization and externally
Professional and positive representation of the company to candidates and external partners
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 5% of time
Able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and to perform work involving prolonged sitting and standing
OR Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with applicant tracking systems and/or human resource information systems preferred

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for all positions across RITALKA businesses, this includes posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and creating offers
Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, ensure job descriptions meet their needs, benchmark appropriate wage ranges, and support their selection decisions
Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through the company website, job boards, social media, community outreach, school and organization relationships, general networking, and other creative means
Create and post job advertisements within the applicant tracking systems, the company website, and external platforms and job boards, ensuring any advertising costs stay within the department's allotted budget
Review applications, conduct candidate screenings, and schedule interviews with hiring managers and stakeholders
Support hiring managers in developing competitive and appropriate offers
Execute pre-employment processes, including background checks, Motor Vehicle Records checks, and required employment documentation
Assist with new employee onboarding and orientation to ensure a smooth transition into the organization
Build and maintain relationships with local schools, workforce programs, and community organizations to support recruiting efforts
Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach activities
Monitor and report recruiting metrics to support workforce planning needs
Support implementation, monitoring, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO and Affirmative Action requirements
Stay informed on recruiting trends, labor market conditions, and best practices
Provide support to broader HR initiatives and employee-related processes, as needed