Staffing Specialist

As a leader in high-performance hydraulic solutions, The Oilgear Company offers a collaborative environment where innovation, efficiency, and reliability drive every decision. We empower employees with ownership of their work and support ongoing growth through professional development and continuous improvement.

Oilgear is a global leader in high-performance hydraulic solutions for demanding industrial applications. Our Human Resources team plays a strategic role in shaping talent, culture, and long-term growth across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who wants to be more than a recruiter — someone who wants to help build teams, develop people, and strengthen a values-driven culture.

As a Staffing Specialist, you’ll partner closely with leaders across the business and be a key contributor to talent acquisition, onboarding excellence, and workforce development for both Oilgear and Texas Hydraulics (THI).

• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days per week in-office and up to 3 days per week remote
• This is a hybrid role. Employees must reside within a normal commuting distance of the Traverse City facility to support regular in-office work
• Occasional business needs may require full in-office workweeks (e.g., hiring surges, onboarding, training, or project work)
• Remote work eligibility is based on performance, business needs, and compliance with company policies
• Up to 10% travel may be required to support other Oilgear locations or attend training

• Maintain a dedicated home office workspace
• Have a quiet, professional environment suitable for confidential conversations and virtual meetings
• Ensure a professional background (physical or virtual) during video meetings
• Have reliable high-speed internet and secure access to company systems
• Remain available and responsive during standard business hours
• Be able to perform job duties for a full workday without regular, non-work-related interruptions
• Meet performance, productivity, and availability expectations consistent with in-office employees
• Comply with all company policies related to data security, confidentiality, and remote work

• Full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and talent management
• Partnering with leaders to align hiring strategies with business goals
• Supporting a consistent, positive candidate and employee experience
• Contributing to Oilgear’s culture, engagement, and workforce planning

• Lead full-cycle recruitment including workforce planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to develop accurate, inclusive, and compelling job descriptions
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, professional networks, workforce agencies, and other channels
• Design and implement structured interview guides and assessment tools
• Support recruiting efforts for Texas Hydraulics (THI) while maintaining alignment with Oilgear standards
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and engaging new hire experience
• Monitor onboarding feedback through surveys and manager check-ins
• Support internal mobility, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
• Track and report recruiting and onboarding metrics for leadership
• Drive continuous improvement in recruiting, onboarding, and HR processes
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Collaborate with HR teammates, Operations, and business leaders
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Average time-to-fill below 45 days
• 100% onboarding completion within the first 30 days
• At least two recruiting or HR process improvements annually

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with 3–5 years of staffing or recruiting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Associate’s degree with 5 years of relevant staffing or recruitment experience, or
• High school diploma or GED with 9 years of staffing or recruitment experience
• Solid knowledge of HR best practices, employment…