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Recruiting** & Employee Engagement Coordinator
West Michigan Pallet Management
Location:** Byron Center, Michigan
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Job Type: Full-Time

Help Us Build Great Teams

West Michigan Pallet Management is a growing recycling and industrial services company with operations in both Byron Center and Battle Creek. We are looking for an energetic, organized, and people-focused individual to join our team as a Recruiting & Employee Engagement Coordinator.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, identifying talent, conducting interviews, and helping create a positive work environment where employees can succeed. You will play a key role in attracting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining great employees across our organization.

What You’ll Do

Recruiting & Hiring

• Create and manage job postings on Indeed, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other recruiting platforms.
• Review applications and identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct phone screenings and schedule interviews.
• Coordinate and participate in in-person interviews.
• Maintain communication with applicants throughout the hiring process.
• Build a pipeline of quality candidates for current and future openings.
• Attend job fairs and community hiring events as needed.

Onboarding & Training

• Prepare and complete new hire paperwork and hiring packets.
• Assist with orientation and onboarding activities.
• Help facilitate basic safety training for new employees.
• Ensure all required employment documents are completed accurately and timely.

Employee Retention & Engagement

• Work with managers at both the Byron Center and Battle Creek locations to improve employee retention.
• Conduct follow-up conversations with new hires during their first 90 days.
• Help identify opportunities to improve employee satisfaction and workplace culture.
• Support recognition and engagement initiatives designed to make West Michigan Pallet a great place to work.

Administrative & Safety Support

• Assist with office administration and special projects during slower recruiting periods.
• Help organize training records and safety documentation.
• Support ongoing efforts to improve workplace processes and employee communication.
• Collaborate with leadership to continuously improve operations and employee experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable making phone calls and speaking with candidates.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with computers and familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Indeed, Facebook recruiting, LinkedIn, or applicant tracking systems is preferred.
• Previous recruiting, human resources, staffing, customer service, or administrative experience is a plus.
• Positive attitude with a genuine desire to help people succeed.

Why Join West Michigan Pallet Management?

• Stable, full-time weekday schedule.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on the growth and success of our company.
• Variety in your day with recruiting, employee engagement, and administrative responsibilities.
• Work alongside a leadership team committed to continuous improvement and becoming 1% better every day.
• Be part of a company that values teamwork, accountability, and creating opportunities for employees to grow.

If you are passionate about finding great people, building strong teams, and helping employees thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build the future of West Michigan Pallet Management.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person