HR Recruiter​/Talent Acquisition Specialist

Willbanks Metals, Inc. is seeking an organized,relationship-driven HR Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage thefull hiring lifecycle for the company, from sourcing and recruiting through offer, pre-employment screening, and new hire onboarding. This position partners with department leaders and plant supervisors to understand staffing needs, build a strong and consistent talent pipeline, and ensure every new employee has a smooth, compliant, and welcoming start  ideal candidate combines hands-on recruiting experience with strong attention todetail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• Partner with department managers and supervisors to define staffing needs, role requirements, and hiring timelines, and maintain an up-to-date hiring forecast for HR leadership.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions and postings that accurately reflect role requirements and company culture.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, staffing agencies, trade and technical schools, community organizations, job fairs, and other outreach channels.
• Build and nurture a pipeline of qualified candidates for hard-to-fill and recurring positions, including skilled trades, production, and office roles.
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing channels and recommend adjustments to improve quality, speed, and cost of hire.
• Promote Willbanks Metals as an employer of choice by representing the company at hiring events and managing employer-brand content related to recruiting.

• Manage the applicant tracking process, including reviewing applications, screening resumes, conducting phone and in-person interviews, and keeping candidate records accurate and current.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews, skills assessments, and plant tours with candidates and hiring managers.
• Prepare and coach hiring managers on structured, consistent, and legally compliant interview practices.
• Facilitate candidate evaluation and selection with hiring managers, providing recommendations on candidate fit and supporting the HR Director with compensation and internal equity considerations.
• Prepare offers of employment for HR Director approval, and extend offers and communicate terms to candidates within approved pay ranges.
• Communicate promptly and respectfully with all applicants throughout the process, including candidates who are not selected.

• Initiate and track background checks, drug screens, physicals, and reference checks, and follow up on results in accordance with company policy.
• Verify Form I-9 documentation and maintain I-9records in compliance with federal requirements, including E-Verify where applicable.
• Ensure all hiring practices comply with EEO, ADA, FLSA, Texas employment laws, and other applicable federal, state, andlocal regulations.
• Maintain applicant flow and hiring documentation, and support government reporting and audits such as EEO-1 as requested.
• Maintain accurate, confidential applicant filesand new hire records in accordance with record-retention requirements.

• Prepare new hire packets and coordinate onboarding logistics prior to each start date, including workstation, uniform,PPE, and system access requests.
• Conduct new hire orientation, covering company policies, safety expectations, benefits, payroll, and employee handbook acknowledgments.
• Complete new hire paperwork and enter employee information into HR, payroll, and benefits systems, coordinating with the Payroll/Benefits team to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment for new employee sand ensure eligibility deadlines are met.
• Partner with supervisors and the safety team to schedule required safety training and department-specific onboarding.
• Follow up with new hires and their supervisor sat 30, 60, and 90 days to confirm a successful transition, gather feedback, and address concerns early.
• Create and maintain personnel files for all new employees.

• Track and report key hiring metrics to the HR Director, including open positions, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate, new hire retention, and turnover trends.
• Recommend and implement improvements to recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes, forms, and tools.
• Maintain and administer the applicant tracking system and hiring-related HRIS workflows.
• Assist the HR…