HR Generalist / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Who We Are:

Plain Dealing Lumber is a harvesting and lumber manufacturing company in Plain Dealing, LA, committed to sustainable forestry and producing high-quality wood products. Our fast-paced, hands-on environment prioritizes safety, teamwork, and opportunities for continuous growth and long-term skill development.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Part-Time HR Generalist / Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team! This role will play an important part in supporting our HR operations, with a primary focus on recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and general HR administration. Working closely with the HR Director and operational leadership, you will help attract and hire qualified talent, maintain accurate employee records, and support day-to-day HR functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and enjoys working with people while managing multiple priorities. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and is looking to make a meaningful impact in a part-time capacity.

Hourly rate: $25.00, based on relevant experience.

Essential Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition and Recruiting (Primary Focus)

• Coordinate recruitment for production, skilled trades, maintenance, administrative, and supervisory roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to confirm openings, qualifications, and staffing priorities.
• Post positions, review applications, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and communicate hiring status.
• Coordinate offers, pre-employment screenings, start dates, staffing agency communications, and recruiting events.
• Maintain applicant records and provide regular updates on openings and recruiting activity.

Onboarding and New Hire Administration

• Coordinate orientation with HR and Safety; maintain onboarding checklists and training documentation.
• Complete and maintain employment records, including Form I-9, payroll forms, and policy acknowledgments.
• Enter new hire and personnel information in the HRIS/timekeeping system and coordinate with Payroll.
• Assist with new hire check-ins and completion of onboarding requirements.

HR Generalist and Employee Support

• Maintain confidential personnel files, employee records, and routine HR correspondence.
• Assist with benefits enrollment questions, employee status changes, promotions, transfers, and separations.
• Support attendance tracking, disciplinary documentation, and HR reporting under HR Director guidance.
• Respond to routine employee inquiries and escalate sensitive complaints or employee relations matters.
• Support employee communications, policy acknowledgments, engagement, and compliance activities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of two years of HR and/or recruiting experience preferred; manufacturing or industrial recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• Associate degree in HR, business, or related discipline preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
• Familiarity with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office; Proliant experience a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, follow-up, confidentiality, and time-management skills.
• Experience recruiting skilled trades and bilingual English/Spanish ability are preferred.

Work Environment and Schedule:

• This position is primarily onsite in an active lumber manufacturing facility, approximately 20-25 hours weekly. Schedule may vary based on interviews, orientation, and business needs.
• Entry into operational areas requires adherence to applicable safety and PPE requirements.

Plain Dealing Lumber is committed to cultivating a workplace where diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences help drive our innovation and success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Plain Dealing Lumber is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.