Recruiter

Job Description

Job Title: Recruiter

Property of: CJ Bio America

1946 Harvest Ave.

Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Job #: ADM_HR_HR Recruiter

REV: 3/24/2026

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Assistant Human Resources Manager

Career Path: P

Function: Administration

■Full-Time □Temp

□ Part-Time

□ Exempt

■ Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The human resources Recruiter will facilitate recruitment, new hire orientation and provide administrative/clerical support.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Facilitates all phases of the recruitment process, which includes but isn’t limited to, posting job openings, screening applications and select qualified candidates for interviews, scheduling interviews, participating in interviews with hiring managers, and completing required documentation
• Collaborates with department managers to review and draft job descriptions
• Facilitates, schedules and conducts all phases of new hire orientation
• Attends and participates in job fairs and recruiting events
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date paper and digital files, records, documentation, and HRIS
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
• Assists with planning and execution of events, meetings, enrollments, employee recognition events, etc.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.;
• Has knowledge of and provides support in functional areas of human resources, which include recruitment and employment, personnel records, job evaluation, compensation management, benefits administration, organizational development and training;
• Processes payroll when the primary responsible individual is unable to, which includes but isn’t limited to, maintaining accurate records, modifications, wage tax adjustments, deductions, taxes. timecards, processing payroll reports as needed
• Provides clerical and administrative support to the human resources department
• Produce and submit reports as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Payroll knowledge and skills
• ADP
• SAP
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant tracking software, recruitment systems, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, however business needs may require additional hours worked
• This position works in an office environment and uses office equipment
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• This position does not supervise the work of others
• Some travel may be required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree

OR

• Associate’s degree & 2 years of directly related experience

OR

• High school diploma/GED & 4 years of directly related experience
• Previous HR experience is preferred

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities form time to time, as needed. This job description is subject to change at any time.