Human Resources Assistant & Recruiter

About the Company

Fetzer Architectural Woodwork is a top U.S. architectural millwork firm that delivers custom work for prominent projects across hospitality, corporate, education, and cultural settings. The company emphasizes both high-quality craftsmanship and the strength of its people.

Role Overview

The company is looking for a well-organized, energetic, and people-oriented Human Resources Assistant & Recruiter to support hiring and broader HR operations. This role is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, training, and the overall workplace culture.

It is a good fit for someone who enjoys working with people, keeping processes organized, managing several priorities at once, and helping others succeed.

Recruiting and Talent Acquisition

• Take ownership of recruitment for both production and office-based roles.
• Write clear, appealing job advertisements and recruitment outreach to draw in strong candidates.
• Identify talent using job boards, LinkedIn, employee referrals, networking events, and partnerships with community organizations.
• Represent the company at job fairs and develop connections with nearby schools, trade programs, and workforce development groups.
• Handle candidate screening, phone conversations, and first-round interviews.
• Coordinate hiring steps using the ApplicantPro applicant tracking system.
• Keep candidates informed and engaged throughout the hiring process.
• Support hiring practices that comply with all relevant employment laws and regulations.

Onboarding and New Hire Support

• Manage pre-employment tasks such as background screening, I-9 verification, and E-Verify processing.
• Run new hire orientation and guide employees through their first-day onboarding experience.
• Help new team members learn about company tools, training resources, and wellness offerings.
• Enter onboarding information into Paylocity and assist with related HRIS updates.

Employee Engagement and Recognition

• Assist with employee recognition efforts such as birthdays, service anniversaries, and awards.
• Support wellness activities, lunch-and-learn sessions, and employee appreciation events.
• Help organize company-sponsored events and engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive employee experience from recruitment through day-to-day employment.

HR Administration

• Keep employee files and HR records accurate, secure, and confidential.
• Help move HR workflows toward paperless processes.
• Maintain organizational charts and update employee information when needed.
• Coordinate branded clothing and employee merchandise programs.
• Track training requirements and follow up on mandatory training completion.
• Support HR projects and other assigned special initiatives.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing, including status changes, wage adjustments, deductions, leave tracking, and payroll record maintenance.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of administrative experience is required.
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, or human resources is preferred.
• Prior recruiting experience in manufacturing is considered an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is needed.
• Excellent speaking and writing skills are essential.
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills are important.
• High accuracy and close attention to detail are required.
• The ability to protect confidential information and handle sensitive matters professionally is necessary.
• A self-driven, service-minded attitude with a positive approach is preferred.

Why Join Fetzer

• Opportunity to build a career in HR and recruiting.
• Direct exposure to leadership and the chance to make a real contribution.
• A collaborative, team-focused workplace.
• The ability to influence employee engagement and the overall employee experience.
• Flexible scheduling options available for full-time or part-time work.
• Chance to join a company recognized for craftsmanship, innovation, and quality.

Additional Information

This position is based onsite in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role is listed as full-time, though flexible full-time or part-time schedule options are mentioned in the job details.