HR Coordinator

Overview

The HR Generalist - Recruiting Focus will support a pharmaceutical manufacturing site undergoing rapid growth. This role is primarily responsible for high-volume recruiting execution, partnering closely with hiring managers, external recruiting vendors, and HR leadership to ensure positions are filled quickly, compliantly, and with high-quality talent. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, enabling the Head of HR to remain focused on strategic initiatives while supporting the site's aggressive hiring goals.

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus)

• Own full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles, with a primary focus on high-volume manufacturing positions (e.g., Packaging Operators)
• Manage requisitions from posting through start date, including screening, interviewing, offers, and pre-employment processes
• Partner with RPO and external recruiting vendors to drive candidate flow and meet hiring timelines
• Plan and facilitate hiring events, group interviews, and recruiting days
• Actively source candidates through job boards, referrals, and community outreach
• Maintain candidate pipelines aligned to onboarding class schedules
• Ensure timely offer completion and follow-up through hire
• Track recruiting metrics and proactively identify hiring risks

Hiring Manager & Stakeholder Partnership

• Serve as the primary onsite HR point of contact for hiring managers
• Set expectations on timelines, interview participation, and decision-making
• Coordinate interviews and facilitate feedback and selection decisions
• Drive accountability 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 employment law
• Maintain accurate documentation in ATS and HR systems
• Provide backup support to the HR Coordinator during peak hiring periods

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 3-6 years of HR experience with significant recruiting responsibility
• Demonstrated success in high-volume or fast-paced hiring environments
• Experience working with staffing agencies and external recruiting partners
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices

Preferred

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting hiring events or mass hiring initiatives
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus

Pay ranges between 30-35/hr based on experience

The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.