Recruiter

We are looking for an experienced Recruiter with full lifecycle recruiting experience, from talent sourcing and attracting candidates to screening to coordinating the interview process and facilitating offers, all while providing an exceptional candidate experience and applying recruiting best practices.

A successful recruiter will collaborate with hiring managers and Human Resources to fill current vacancies and proactively identify future hiring needs. You should also be able to attract candidates using various sources, like social media networks, colleges and universities, associations, Boolean internet searches, and referrals. The responsibilities of the Recruiter are to ensure our company attracts, hires, and retains the best employees while growing a strong and engaged talent pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications
• Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards
• Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media, job fairs, etc
• Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications and performing phone screenings
• Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitudes from all gathered data
• Track and move candidates and activities through the process
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
• Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices
• Manage the overall interview, selection, and closing process
• Ensure all screening, hiring, and selection is done in accordance with employment laws and regulations
• Work closely with management on all diversity initiatives involving recruitment to ensure fairness in hiring practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• 3 years of proven work experience in Human Resources
• 2 years of full-time Recruitment experience (either an in-house recruiter or a staffing agency recruiter)
• Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews
• Hands-on experience with various selection processes (phone interviewing, reference checks, etc) *
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable making decisions independently
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking and HRIS systems
• Ability to manage a wide range of relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of interview techniques and applicant screening methods
• Deep understanding of employment laws and regulations
• Familiar with a wide variety of sourcing avenues

Preferred skills

• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, heavy industrial, and/or highly technical roles
• Experience with UKG

Other:

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and a
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match and an additional retirement contribution
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/jobs

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America and the largest softwood lumber producer globally!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace