Recruiting Specialist

Job Title: Recruiting Specialist

Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Location: Alexandria, MN
Schedule: Full-Time | Year-Round, 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, additional hours as needed during busier periods

Position Summary

The Recruiting Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing the full-cycle recruiting and onboarding process to support CSI’s seasonal and year-round workforce. This role plays a critical part in attracting, hiring, and retaining a qualified workforce to meet operational demands across multiple job sites.

This position partners closely with field leadership and internal teams to identify hiring needs, ensure a consistent and efficient hiring process, and deliver a positive new hire experience. In addition to recruiting, the role supports training coordination, compliance tracking, and employee engagement efforts. Success in this role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, seasonal construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Hiring

• Collaborate on full-cycle recruiting for seasonal and year-round positions
• Coordinate and attend job fairs, hiring events, and outreach efforts
• Partner with supervisors to identify and select qualified candidates
• Maintain a consistent and efficient hiring process

Onboarding & New Hire Experience

• Coordinate and conduct new hire orientation
• Manage pre-employment processes (background checks, drug screens, etc.)
• Ensure I-9 compliance and accurate employee documentation

Training & Compliance

• Coordinate training programs
• Track training certifications
• Maintain training records and support audit readiness

Systems & Reporting

• Maintain employee data within HR systems (BambooHR)
• Monitor MVR and training records
• Assist with reporting related to hiring, onboarding, and workforce metrics

Employee Support

• Conduct new hire check-ins and support engagement efforts
• Serve as a resource for employees on onboarding and administrative questions

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting, HR, or administrative experience
• Candidate sourcing experience (Indeed, LinkedIn, social media platforms, Google, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a seasonal business
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with HR systems (BambooHR preferred)
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $26.00 - $31.00/hour ($54,080 – $64,480 annually, depending on experience)

Benefits Include:

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match & Profit Sharing
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Business casual office environment
• Electronic Direct Deposit

Central Specialties is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.