Technical recruiter

RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV.

Position Summary

The Technical Recruiter leads full-cycle recruiting for technical, manufacturing, professional, and other assigned positions across RIX Industries. This position partners with hiring managers and Human Resources to identify staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, attract qualified candidates, and guide the selection process through offer and onboarding coordination.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership and hiring managers to understand approved staffing plans, technical requirements, hiring priorities, and replacement needs.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviews, candidate communication, offers, and pre-employment coordination.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for specialized engineering, manufacturing, skilled trades, quality, supply chain, and other business roles; build talent pipelines and professional networks.
• Maintain accurate requisitions, applicant records, candidate dispositions, and recruiting activity in Workday and approved recruiting platforms.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR on job descriptions, interview plans, candidate evaluations, and compensation recommendations; extend offers within established approval limits.
• Support consistent, job-related selection practices, recordkeeping, and applicant-tracking requirements.
• Track recruiting metrics, hiring progress, sourcing effectiveness, and agency usage; recommend process improvements and cost-conscious hiring approaches.
• Coordinate recruitment events, referrals, and external recruiting partners when appropriate; support a positive candidate experience and smooth handoff to onboarding.
• Assist the HR team with onboarding activities, HRIS data maintenance, employee communications, reporting, document preparation, and other routine administrative projects as assigned.
• Support HR process documentation, audits, record organization, and special projects across locations as workload permits.
• Develop practical knowledge of HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, and applicable employment practices through assigned projects and guidance from the HR team.
• Maintain confidentiality, protect employee information, and escalate sensitive employee relations, leave, compliance, or legal matters to the HR Manager rather than independently making determinations.
• All other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5 years of demonstrated full-cycle recruiting experience, including sourcing and filling technical or difficult-to-fill positions.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, and professional sourcing tools.
• Ability to partner effectively with hiring managers, prioritize multiple requisitions, and communicate clearly with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and willingness to learn broader HR practices.
• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment while maintaining responsiveness and accountability.
• Ability to travel up to 10% annually, including quarterly visits to RIX facilities. Additional travel may be required as business needs may fluctuate.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the following physical abilities:
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table as well as machine tools or printers.

Work Environment

Office

Equal Opportunity

RIX Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).