Cokato, Minnesota, USA
36 days ago
Talent Acquistion Business Partner

Sauna360 Inc, a Watkins Wellness/Masco company, is looking for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) who will play a critical role in supporting the hiring needs of our manufacturing plant with a heavy focus on the production line. This position involves managing the end-to-end recruitment process, building strong relationships with hiring managers, and implementing strategies to attract high-caliber candidates. The TABP will work closely with plant leadership, the Director of human resources, and the Talent Acquisition team at Watkins Wellness to ensure we meet our staffing needs effectively and efficiently. Wages start at $60K and are based on experience and location. This role will be on-site and will have some flexibility for remote working.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment Strategy and Planning:

Assisting in developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies tailored to the manufacturing sector.Collaborate with plant leadership to understand current and future hiring needs.

Candidate Sourcing and Attraction:

Utilize various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, and industry networks, to attract qualified candidates.Build and maintain a talent pipeline for critical roles and future hiring needs.Conduct proactive outreach and networking to identify and engage potential candidates.

Selection, Hiring, and Onboarding:

Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, and candidate evaluations.Coordinate and conduct interviews, assessments, and reference checks.Use strong assessment skills to screen and interview candidates to match hiring criteria and Watkins Way qualities.  Identify and voice concerns when appropriate.Collaborate with hiring managers and the Director of Human Resources to make informed hiring decisions and extend job offers.Oversee pre-hire and onboarding tasks, including coordinating documentation and scheduling orientation to ensure a smooth transition for the new hire.

Relationship Management:

Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and plant leadership on talent acquisition matters.Provide guidance on best practices for interviewing, candidate selection, and offer negotiation.Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Compliance and Reporting:

Ensure recruitment practices comply with legal, regulatory, and company policies.Analyze data and provide insights to improve recruitment KPIs, processes, and outcomes.

Employer Branding and Culture:

Promote Sauna360 Inc. as an employer of choice by highlighting our values, culture, and employee benefits.Assist with developing and executing strategies to enhance the company’s employer brand within the manufacturing industry.Participate in job fairs, industry events, and other activities to increase the company's visibility and attract talent.

Assist with other HR projects/assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.Minimum of 2 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Proven experience in managing the full-cycle recruitment process and working with various recruiting tools and technologies.Strong understanding of manufacturing roles, industry trends, and labor market dynamics.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Familiarity with employment laws and regulations relevant to the recruitment process.Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR software.English-speaking is required; Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.

Company: Watkins Manufacturing

Shift 1 (United States of America)Full time

Watkins (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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