Recruiter

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Power UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT

Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar® for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team. You can build your future here!

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented RECRUITER to join our Human Resources team at our corporate headquarters in Reserve, Louisiana. This role focuses on recruiting top talent for heavy equipment service, parts, and sales, including both hourly and salaried positions. You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates who align with our organization's goals and culture.

If you have a passion for connecting with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to develop your recruiting career, this position is an excellent fit for you.

Essential Functions

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment and hiring for heavy equipment service, sales, parts, and support roles, covering both hourly and salaried positions.
• Candidate Sourcing: Utilize innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage qualified candidates, including job boards, social media, networking, and referrals.
• Job Postings: Write compelling job descriptions and post openings across multiple platforms to attract top talent.
• Screening & Selection: Review resumes, conduct phone interviews, and present prescreened candidates to hiring managers.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide consultative support.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and organized candidate records in Paylocity, the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) as well as reports/spreadsheets.
• Market Insights: Stay informed about industry trends, talent markets, and best practices in recruiting. Assist with development of recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels.
• Employer Branding: Represent Louisiana Cat at job fairs, community events, and other career events to promote our employer brand.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field required (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of recruiting experience, preferably in heavy equipment, service, or sales industries.
• Experience with sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn, Indeed, and other platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), ATS, and HR software (Paylocity preferred).
• Skilled in multitasking, prioritizing, and maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Professional, team-oriented, and capable of independent work.
• Knowledge of labor laws and regulations relevant to recruiting and hiring.
  
  

JOB FACTS

• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to process paperwork and utilize office equipment (including personal computer, phone, copiers, etc.) A large portion of the day is spend communicating orally in person and by phone. Normal sight or corrected vision is required to read documents and use standard computer terminals. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 25 pounds from floor to chest
• Work Environment: Work is primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
  

Louisiana Cat Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000
• Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Assistance
• Employee Discounts
• Credit Union
• Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training
  
  

SAFETY IN ALL WE DO

• We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations.
• We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations.
• All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana and THC products.
  
  

WHY PEOPLE JOIN LOUISIANA CAT

• We are dedicated to fostering a safe and meaningful work environment that empowers our employees and customers.
• We are known for creating lasting partnerships, guided by our strong company values, customer experience culture and safety standards.
• We are committed to the long-term growth and success of both our employees and customers.
• We have energy, focus and passion delivering results because what we do impacts our customers each and every day.
• We work across Construction, Electrical Power, Industrial, Marine Engines and Oil & Gas industries.
• We invest in training and development programs for our employees to build their toolkit and career paths here at Louisiana Cat.
• We offer competitive pay and benefits, paid holidays and vacation, employee incentive programs and 401(k) company match programs.
  
  

Who We Are

We are a growing organization focused on creating a positive impact on our employees, customers and communities in which we operate. We seek out employees who are inspired by our values, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to become a part of a dynamic company backed by 90 years of success. We have 23 locations across Louisiana and the Gulf South with Corporate HQ located in Reserve, LA and Power Systems HQ located in New Iberia, LA.

Additional Information

• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We proudly hire U.S. Veterans.
• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) uses E-Verify and complies with I-9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires. Click here for your rights: click here for more information
• Equal Employment Opportunity Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal: click here for more information
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: click here for more information
• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are drug-free workplaces and post-offer, pre-employment process includes background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable for the role, pre-employment physical/fit for duty assessments.