Hourly Recruiter

Business Unit Overview:

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description: Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets. Responsibilities:

As an Hourly Recruiter at Michael Foods, you will play a crucial role in identifying and attracting top talent to support our dynamic workforce. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. This role requires a proactive approach to sourcing candidates, screening resumes, and conducting interviews to ensure a seamless hiring process. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining candidate databases, coordinating job fairs, and implementing creative methods to enhance our recruitment efforts.

 

ACTIVITIES:
• Hourly Recruiter focus area is staffing/recruiting for the hourly vacancies:
o Update job descriptions and job postings as needed.
o Recruitment (non-exempt) - posting vacancies, interviews, offers, pre-employment, orientation, job fairs,
school presentations, tours, etc.
o Track and update applicant and vacancy information electronically, using the ATS (applicant tracking
system), Excel, and other systems.
o Provides hiring recommendations based upon a set criterion and set qualifications.
o Assists applicants as needed with job applications, accepting offers electronically, initiating background
checks, scheduling drug tests, and electronic onboarding documents.
o Retention efforts
o EBI (I-9) expiration and system maintenance

• Performs administrative duties (data entry, answering phones, photocopying, faxing, filing, etc.).
• Assists employees as needed.
• Compiles, updates and generates reports (audits, etc.).
• Assists with trainings, presentation and/or events (designing Power Point presentations, room set-up, etc.).
• Provides back-up to others in the HR Department as needed.
• Participates on committees as needed for HR presence and support.
• Assumes personal responsibility to ensure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety
policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product
quality is maintained. Reports to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety
and quality.
• Able to work overtime and holidays when needed.
• Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Required:
•Associate degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

• Professional oral and written communication skills required. 

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bilingual English Spanish or English Somali is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Management preferred.
  • Previous HR experience desired.
  • Previous clerical experience desired.
  • Must be able to work independently or in a team as needed.
  • Proficient knowledge and use of computer programs desired (Word and Excel required; Power Point).
  • Must have effective follow-up, problem solving, communication, creativity and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to multi-task and identify and change priorities efficiently to keep up with business demand.
  • Must be organized and detail oriented.
  • Must be professional in dealing with personnel issues including maintaining confidential information.
  • Current and valid driver’s license preferred.
  • Knowledge of ATS and/or HRIS system desired.