Human Resources Assistant & Recruiter

Join Our Team

Fetzer Architectural Woodwork is one of the nation's leading architectural millwork companies, creating custom projects for some of the world's most recognized hospitality, corporate, education, and cultural institutions. Our success is built on exceptional craftsmanship-and exceptional people.

We are seeking an organized, energetic, and people-focused Human Resources Assistant & Recruiter to help us attract, hire, and support the talented employees who drive our success. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across many areas of Human Resources while making a direct impact on employee engagement, recruiting, onboarding, training, and company culture.

If you enjoy connecting with people, staying organized, managing multiple priorities, and helping others succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Lead recruiting efforts for manufacturing and professional positions.
• Create engaging job postings and recruiting campaigns to attract top talent.
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, employee referrals, networking events, and community partnerships.
• Attend job fairs and build relationships with local schools, technical programs, and workforce development organizations.
• Conduct candidate screening, phone interviews, and initial interviews.
• Coordinate hiring activities through our ApplicantPro Applicant Tracking System.
• Manage candidate communications throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and hiring regulations.

Employee Onboarding

• Coordinate pre-employment processes including background checks, I-9 verification, and E-Verify.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and first-day onboarding activities.
• Introduce employees to company resources, training programs, and wellness benefits.
• Assist with onboarding documentation and HRIS data entry in Paylocity.

Employee Engagement & Recognition

• Support employee recognition programs, including service anniversaries, birthdays, and company awards.
• Assist with wellness initiatives, lunch-and-learn events, and employee appreciation activities.
• Help plan and coordinate company-sponsored events and engagement programs.
• Promote a positive employee experience from recruitment through employment.

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and confidential HR files.

• Assist in transitioning HR processes toward paperless solutions.

• Update organizational charts and employee data as needed.
• Coordinate branded apparel and employee merchandise programs.
• Track training assignments and ensure compliance with required training programs.
• Support HR projects and special initiatives as assigned.

• Assist in processing bi-weekly payroll, including employee status changes, wage updates, deductions, leave tracking, and maintaining accurate payroll records.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about helping people succeed. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate professionally, and can effectively balance multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of administrative experience required.
• Recruiting, onboarding, or Human Resources experience preferred.
• Manufacturing recruiting experience is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Self-motivated with a positive, customer-service-oriented approach.

Why Join Fetzer?

• Opportunity to grow your HR and recruiting career.
• Work directly with leadership and make a meaningful impact.
• Be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Help shape employee engagement and workplace experience.
• Flexible full-time or part-time schedule options.
• Join a company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and quality.