Recruiting Coordinator

Overview:

Dagen is recruiting a long-term contract Recruiting Coordinator for a chemicals company in Central Houston. This role will support the recruiting team by managing day-to-day coordination of the hiring process and ensuring a smooth, positive experience for candidates and hiring managers. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruiting Coordination & Support

• Partner with Sourcers, Recruiters, and Hiring Managers to manage the full recruitment process, including job postings, candidate tracking, interview logistics, and invoice processing
• Schedule high-volume, complex interviews (virtual, phone, and onsite) across multiple calendars, time zones, and stakeholders
• Coordinate candidate travel, accommodations, interview day logistics, expense tracking, and reimbursements
• Prepare and distribute interview schedules, guides, and candidate materials ahead of interviews
• Assist with post-interview debriefs, collect feedback, and ensure timely candidate updates and dispositioning

Onboarding & HR Support

• Work closely with HR Operations and Onboarding to support pre-employment steps such as background checks, drug screens, and reference checks
• Assist with onboarding coordination and ensure new hires are ready to start (HR, IT, Payroll, etc.)
• Support recruiting events, career fairs, university recruiting, and internal hiring initiatives

Reporting, Data & Analytics

• Run and maintain recruiting reports to track productivity, pipeline activity, and hiring results
• Audit ATS and HR system data for accuracy and identify any issues
• Use Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, charts) to analyze recruiting data
• Partner with HR Analytics or HRIS teams on dashboards and reporting as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR operations, or talent acquisition support
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially advanced Excel
• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System (Workday preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to communicate professionally with candidates and internal teams

Additional Qualifications (Preferred):

• Experience with recruiting analytics or workforce data
• Background supporting corporate or campus recruiting programs
• Familiarity with compliance or audit processes
• Experience working with geographically distributed or hybrid teams

Key Competencies & Success Traits:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Team-oriented with a proactive, “go-getter” attitude
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Comfortable working independently while supporting multiple stakeholders
• Thrives in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy