Recruitment Specialist

Join an Established and Growing Business! RITALKA, Inc., is a family-owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating jobs in rural communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job - which allows us to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Learn more about us at ritalka.com and apply today!

LOCATION: On-site in Granite Falls, Minnesota

SALARY RANGE: $58,000 to $75,000 annually

BENEFITSPERKS: Medical, Dental,Vision Insurance; HSA/FSA options, AccidentCritical Illness Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with Employer Match; Term Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Employee-of-the-Month and Year; RITALKA University; Employee Luncheons; Family Company Picnic; Community Volunteering

The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for executing full-cycle recruiting efforts to attract, evaluate, and hire qualified candidates to support all company workforce needs. This role partners closely with hiring managers to fill positions efficiently while ensuring a positive candidate experience that reflects company culture and is in compliance with all employment laws and regulations. Additionally, this role supports onboarding, retention, and the broader HR team with general HR needs.

What does the Recruitment Specialist do at RITALKA?

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for all positions across RITALKA businesses, this includes posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and creating offers
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, ensure job descriptions meet their needs, benchmark appropriate wage ranges, and support their selection decisions
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through the company website, job boards, social media, community outreach, school and organization relationships, general networking, and other creative means
• Create and post job advertisements within the applicant tracking systems, the company website, and external platforms and job boards, ensuring any advertising costs stay within the department's allotted budget
• Review applications, conduct candidate screenings, and schedule interviews with hiring managers and stakeholders
• Support hiring managers in developing competitive and appropriate offers
• Execute pre-employment processes, including background checks, Motor Vehicle Records checks, and required employment documentation
• Assist with new employee onboarding and orientation to ensure a smooth transition into the organization
• Build and maintain relationships with local schools, workforce programs, and community organizations to support recruiting efforts
• Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, and community outreach activities
• Monitor and report recruiting metrics to support workforce planning needs
• Support implementation, monitoring, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO and Affirmative Action requirements
• Stay informed on recruiting trends, labor market conditions, and best practices
• Provide support to broader HR initiatives and employee-related processes, as needed

What are we looking for in a great Recruitment Specialist?

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 2+ years in recruiting, staffing, HR, or a related field preferred
• Working knowledge of recruiting practices and employment laws and regulations applicable to hiring and recruitment in multiple state
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to build relationships across the organization and externally
• Professional and positive representation of the company to candidates and external partners
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and/or human resource information systems preferred
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 5% of time
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and to perform work involving prolonged sitting and standing

OR Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

RITALKA Overview

When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. RITALKA, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company focused on creating jobs in rural communities here in the Midwest; purposefully creating jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.