HR EXECUTIVE

Position: Full Time Location: Biloxi, MS

Pay Rate: Competitive Salary Bonus: Available

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, PTO, Life Insurance

Supervisor:

Brad Patano, PE - Principal

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter

detailing your relevant experience to bpatano@mpdesigngroup.us

Position Overview:

At MP Design Group, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. We are looking for an energetic, relationship-driven HR Executive who is passionate about finding exceptional talent, creating an outstanding employee experience, and building a workplace where people can thrive.

This is not a traditional HR position. We are looking for someone who is proactive, competitive, and driven to recruit top performers while ensuring every new employee has the tools, support, and guidance needed to succeed from day one.

If you enjoy building relationships, recruiting high-performing professionals, solving problems, and creating an exceptional employee experience, we’d like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

• Lead all recruiting efforts for the company across multiple professional disciplines.

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to identify and attract top talent.

• Research the talent market to identify experienced professionals whose skills align with MP Design Group’s strategic growth objectives.

• Utilize a variety of recruiting methods, including networking, referrals, professional organizations, LinkedIn, and direct outreach, to attract top talent.

• Maintain ongoing relationships with industry professionals to develop a strong candidate pipeline.

• Coordinate interviews and assist hiring managers throughout the selection process.

• Represent MP Design Group at university career fairs, recruiting events, industry conferences, and networking functions.

• Build relationships with colleges, universities, and professional organizations to strengthen recruiting efforts.

Employee Onboarding Success

• Own the entire onboarding experience for every new employee.

• • Ensure each new hire is fully prepared before their first day, including: Office or workspace assignment, computer and technology setup, software licensing and system access, company apparel and welcome materials, security credentials/administrative paperwork, orientation scheduling

• Coordinate with department managers to ensure new employees have the resources needed to become productive immediately.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all new employees during their first 30 days.

• Conduct regular check-ins throughout the onboarding period to identify and resolve issues before they become obstacles.

• Monitor onboarding milestones and work closely with supervisors to maximize employee engagement, productivity, and retention.

HR Administration & Benefits

• Serve as the primary liaison between company leadership and third-party HR service providers.

• Manage relationships with employee benefit vendors, including: Health, dental, and vision insurance providers, 401(k) plan administrators, Life and disability insurance provider, other employee benefit programs

Culture & Employee Experience

• Help foster a positive, high-performance company culture.

• Organize employee engagement activities and recognition programs.

• Assist with employee development initiatives and retention strategies.

• Support leadership in creating an exceptional workplace experience from recruitment through long-term employment.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and exceptionally detail-oriented.

• Outgoing, personable, and confident communicating with professionals at all levels.

• Comfortable initiating conversations with prospective candidates who are not actively seeking employment.

• Persistent, resourceful, and motivated by finding outstanding people.

• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional follow-through.

• Passionate about creating an outstanding first impression and employee experience.

• Professional, trustworthy, and capable of handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.

• Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or employee relations.

• Experience coordinating employee benefits and working with third-party HR vendors is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern recruiting platforms.

Why MP Design Group?

We are building a team of talented professionals who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. This role provides an opportunity to directly influence the future of our company by recruiting exceptional people and ensuring every new employee has the support needed to build a successful career with MP Design Group.

If you’re energized by recruiting great people, building relationships, and creating an outstanding employee experience, we’d love to meet you.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to bpatano@mpdesigngroup.us