HR Generalist - Recruiting & Employee Engagement

The HR Specialist provides essential regional support to the HR team by executing and coordinating human resources initiatives aligned with the organization's strategy. This role serves as a critical link between regional operations and Corporate HR Shared Services, ensuring consistent delivery of HR programs, policies, and processes.

This is a broad HR generalist role with recruiting at the forefront. While full-cycle recruiting is a core part of the day-to-day work, the HR Specialist also owns HRIS and ATS administration, onboarding coordination, employee relations support, and day-to-day HR operations for the region. This role is a true operational partner to the facility, not a single-function recruiter, and is expected to move fluidly between sourcing candidates, processing HR system updates, supporting employee questions, and keeping HR programs running smoothly.

The HR Specialist helps build a high-performing workforce by supporting recruiting efforts, leadership development initiatives, employee engagement activities, and employee relations matters. Support the implementation of regional HR initiatives across recruiting, engagement, leadership development, and employee relations

Partner with the HR Manager to ensure alignment with overall talent strategy

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for corporate and hourly roles, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and extending offers

Job boards, social media, employee referrals, and networking events to source and attract a diverse pool of candidates

Conduct initial candidate screenings and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, assessing qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with company values

Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings, particularly for high-volume hourly roles

Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and shape recruitment strategy

Coordinate onboarding processes and new hire orientations, partnering with Corporate HR Shared Services to ensure a smooth start for new hires

Ensure all recruitment activity complies with local, state, and federal employment law, and maintain accurate documentation of candidate interactions

Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and other outreach activities to promote the employer brand

Track recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire, and use them to improve recruiting effectiveness

Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns, escalating to the HR Manager as appropriate

Assist with documentation and follow-up on employee relations matters

Serve as the day-to-day owner of regional HRIS and ATS activity, including employee data updates, requisition management, and system accuracy

Collaborate with Corporate HR Shared Services to ensure efficient delivery of HR processes, including onboarding and employee data updates

Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Prepare reports, track HR metrics, and support regional HR projects

Provide day-to-day operational support to the HR Manager and regional leaders

2–5 years of progressive HR experience, including full-cycle recruiting for both corporate and hourly roles

• Exposure to multiple HR disciplines. Recruiting, employee relations, and HR operations
• Hands-on experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS) and an HRIS platform
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• HR or recruitment certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, AIRS Certified Recruiter) a plus

Analytical thinking with sound judgment in resolving HR-related issues

Experience with HRIS systems, ATS platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Proven ability to work effectively with Corporate HR Shared Services and internal stakeholders

Primarily works in an office setting with regular use of a computer

May require occasional time on the manufacturing floor

Some travel may be required

M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry.

Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our home and headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product they make.

It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.

Integrity ~ Honesty doesn't need a policy. Commitment ~ Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.

Communication ~ We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right.

Stewardship ~ We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight.

When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply.

M-D Building Products, Inc offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

M-D Building Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by law.