HR Recruiter
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Flavia Goulart, HR Manager
Role Type: Individual Contributor, Talent Acquisition
Location: Texas-based (or other large labor market access – continental US) preferred, with travel to job sites and hiring events
Who We Are
Zone 4 is a nationwide leader in the design and installation of advanced material handling systems, specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), multi-shuttle, and mini-load systems. Headquartered in Orange, CA, Zone 4 serves blue-chip clients across various industries, including retail, e-commerce, logistics, and grocery. With over 15 years of experience, the company has established itself as a go-to provider for automated warehouse logistics, helping businesses optimize their supply chain operations through innovative automation and robotic solutions. Zone 4 offers nationwide coverage, handling projects of any size or complexity, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent service. At Zone 4, we combine advanced planning, transparent alignment, and accountable execution to elevate outcomes and build trust with our customers and partners.
Role Purpose
The Recruiter builds and sustains the skilled field workforce behind Zone 4’s nationwide installation projects. Reporting to the HR Manager, this role owns full-cycle recruiting for construction-type manual labor positions — from entry-level installers to highly skilled tradespeople, leads, and site supervisors.
Operating fluently in English and Spanish, the role builds dependable candidate pipelines ahead of project ramp-ups, keeps the field workforce engaged and redeployed between projects, and provides HR Generalist support to the HR Manager where there is opportunity.
This role is primarily remote but may require periodic travel for recruiting initiatives, hiring events, and business needs.
Scope of Responsibility
- Full-cycle recruiting for field installation positions nationwide — sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, pre-employment, and drug screen.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidate communication across job postings, interviews, offer discussions, and pre-boarding materials.
- Workforce pipeline planning aligned with project schedules and ramp-up timelines.
- Retention, engagement, and redeployment of the field workforce between projects.
- Hiring compliance and drug screening.
- As a complimentary piece to the above main components, HR Generalist support to the HR Manager across onboarding, employee records, and day-to-day HR administration.
Key Outcomes
- Open field positions filled ahead of project start dates
- A dependable pipeline of candidates, from entry-level labor to highly skilled trades
- Improved 90-day retention and redeployment across the field workforce
- A consistent, compliant hiring process and a strong employer reputation in every market where Zone 4 hires
Core Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruiting for construction-type manual labor roles, from entry-level installers through highly skilled tradespeople, leads, and site supervisors.
- Write and manage bilingual (English/Spanish) job postings across job boards, social channels, and community networks.
- Source candidates through referrals, trade schools, workforce boards, veteran programs, and direct outreach, representing Zone 4 at job fairs and community hiring events.
- Conduct bilingual screens and interviews assessing skill level, certifications, safety history, and travel readiness.
- Coordinate selection decisions with field supervisors, project managers, and the HR Manager; extend offers within approved pay ranges and manage pre-employment steps, including drug screening.
- Partner with operations on headcount forecasting so recruiting stays ahead of project ramp-ups and new awards.
- Support retention through stay-in-touch programs, redeployment between projects, and exit feedback that improves hiring quality.
- Provide HR Generalist support — onboarding administration, employee records, benefits questions, and HR policy communication.
- Assist the HR Manager with employee relations, HR projects, and company-wide initiatives where there is opportunity.
Authority & Decision-Making
- Owns day-to-day recruiting decisions within established compensation and compliance parameters.
- Recommends offers within approved pay ranges; escalates exceptions to the HR Manager.
- Prioritizes open requisitions in alignment with project schedules and manpower plans.
- Escalates compensation exceptions, staffing-agency agreements, and policy questions to the HR Manager or executive team.
Required Experience
- 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience building a construction, manufacturing, or industrial workforce.
- Demonstrated success recruiting and maintaining a workforce spanning entry-level manual labor through highly skilled construction trades.
- Full professional fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken (required).
- Texas or another large U.S. labor market preferred, with the ability to travel to job sites and hiring events.
- High-volume sourcing and screening experience; strong ATS proficiency.
- Working knowledge of hiring compliance and drug screening; broader HR Generalist exposure a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience; PHR or SHRM-CP a plus.
Success Metrics (KPIs)
- Time-to-fill and fill rate for open field positions
- 90-day retention, supervisor satisfaction, and redeployment
- Pipeline depth ahead of project ramp-ups
- Compliance accuracy of hiring documentation
Role Impact
Every Zone 4 project is delivered by the people this role recruits. By keeping skilled, safety-ready crews flowing to job sites ahead of schedule, the Recruiter directly protects project timelines, installation quality, and Zone 4’s growth.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of $65,000 – $80,000 annually
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k match
- PTO and paid holidays