HR Coordinator - Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

The HR Generalist – Recruiting Focus will support a pharmaceutical manufacturing site experiencing rapid growth. This role is primarily responsible for executing high-volume recruiting activities and partnering closely with hiring managers, external recruiting vendors, and HR leadership to ensure positions are filled quickly, compliantly, and with high-quality talent.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role designed to support aggressive hiring goals while enabling the Head of HR to remain focused on strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus)

• Own full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, with a strong emphasis on high-volume manufacturing roles (e.g., Packaging Operators).
• Manage requisitions from job posting through start date, including screening, interviewing, offer preparation, and pre-employment processes.
• Partner with RPO providers and external recruiting vendors to maintain candidate flow and meet hiring timelines.
• Plan and facilitate hiring events, recruiting days, and group interviews.
• Actively source candidates through job boards, referrals, and community outreach initiatives.
• Maintain candidate pipelines aligned with onboarding class schedules.
• Ensure timely offer completion, candidate communication, and follow-up through hire.
• Track recruiting metrics and proactively identify hiring risks or delays.
• Serve as the primary onsite HR point of contact for hiring managers.
• Set clear expectations regarding hiring timelines, interview participation, and decision-making.
• Coordinate interviews and facilitate feedback, selection, and offer decisions.
• Drive accountability with stakeholders to prevent delays in critical hiring.

HR Operations & Support

• Support employee lifecycle activities beyond onboarding, as needed.
• Ensure recruiting and hiring processes align with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation within ATS and HR systems.
• Provide backup support to the HR Coordinator during peak hiring periods.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of HR experience with a strong focus on recruiting.
• Proven success in high-volume or fast-paced hiring environments.
• Experience working with staffing agencies and external recruiting partners.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting hiring events or large-scale hiring initiatives.
• HR certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.