## Overview Steves & Sons is an award-winning manufacturer of interior and exterior doors, servicing building supply companies across the U S. and supplying to the world’s largest home improvement retailer. We have six manufacturing plants in four states, with headquarters in San Antonio, TX. We offer a positive work environment with competitive pay and benefits. Join a thriving industry with opportunities for growth and become a part of a family-owned company with over 160 years of experience. ## Description The Manufacturing Recruiter & Onboarding Specialist is responsible for executing full-cycle, high-volume recruiting and delivering a compliant, efficient, and positive onboarding experience for all production, skilled trades, and support roles within the facility. This role is fully on-site to ensure hands-on support for walk-in applicants, hiring managers, and new employees, and plays a critical part in workforce stability, retention, and compliance with federal and state employment regulations. Key Responsibilities - High-Volume Recruiting - Manage full-cycle recruiting for production, warehouse, maintenance, forklift, shipping/receiving, and other high-volume roles. - Conduct daily applicant flow management, including walk-ins, job fairs, community outreach, and referral programs. - Assist applicants who cannot navigate online systems; ensure all applications are completed accurately. - Screen candidates for minimum qualifications, shift availability, physical requirements, and safety expectations. - Partner with supervisors and plant leadership to understand staffing needs, turnover trends, and skill gaps. - Maintain accurate requisition data, candidate notes, and hiring metrics in ATS (UKG/Kronos or your system). Compliance & Documentation - Perform I-9 verification, E-Verify processing, and document validation with 100% accuracy. - Ensure all onboarding packets, offer letters, and hiring forms meet federal, state, and company compliance standards. - Maintain audit-ready records for HR. - Support pre-employment requirements (drug screens, background checks, physicals, PPE fit testing, etc.). - Uphold confidentiality and data integrity in all hiring and onboarding processes. Onboarding & New Hire Experience - Facilitate daily or weekly new-hire orientations, including safety training, HR policies, and facility rules. - Coordinate with Safety, IT, Payroll, and Operations to ensure new hires are fully prepared for Day 1. - Ensure new hires receive badges, PPE, locker assignments, timeclock setup, and department introductions. - Monitor early-tenure retention and conduct follow-ups at 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days. Workforce Support & Facility Presence - Provide daily on-site HR support to employees, supervisors, and applicants. - Participate in shift-start meetings, plant walkthroughs, and safety huddles to maintain visibility. - Assist with cross-training, job postings, internal transfers, and rehire eligibility checks. - Serve as a resource for employees regarding attendance, policies, and HR procedures. ## Requirements Qualifications - 2–5 years of high-volume recruiting experience; manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred. - Strong knowledge of I-9, E-Verify, and onboarding compliance requirements. - Experience with ATS/HRIS systems (UKG/Kronos preferred). - Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-risk, multi-shift environment. - Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred due to workforce demographics. - Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills. - Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and composure under pressure. - Must have advanced Excel and reporting skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, dashboards, and data analysis for recruiting metrics. Physical & Work Environment Requirements - Must be able to work on-site daily in a manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, heat, and moving equipment. - Ability to walk the production floor, climb stairs, and stand for extended periods during orientations or job fairs. - Must be comfortable interacting with employees across all shifts (including early morning or late-evening needs). Performance Indicators - Time-to-fill and applicant-to-hire conversion rates. - Onboarding accuracy (I-9, E-Verify, documentation compliance). - Early-tenure retention (first 30/60/90 days). - Hiring manager satisfaction and workforce stability. - Audit readiness and error-free documentation.