What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiting and Training Assistant position at Mead Lumber?
Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50 operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.
- Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Recruiting and Training Assistant to support our dynamic HR team. This role is vital in ensuring we attract, onboard, and develop top talent to drive our company's continued growth and success.
Location: This is an on-site position located at our Columbus, Nebraska Administrative office.
- Assist Recruiting Coordinator with various recruitment efforts, including posting job openings, job offers, and onboarding activities.
- Assist in organizing career fairs, job fairs, and other recruitment events.
- Work with the Training & Development Manager to create or identify new course content.
- Assist with training administration, creating course assignments, building curricula, managing employee profiles, and handling platform configuration.
- Maintain training records and track employee development progress.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in recruitment and training.
- Assist with HR projects and initiatives as needed.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in a Recruiting or HR support role.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS is a plus.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
- Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Plan
- Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.
