Overview:

Dagen is recruiting a long-term contract Recruiting Coordinator for a chemicals company in Central Houston. This role will support the recruiting team by managing day-to-day coordination of the hiring process and ensuring a smooth, positive experience for candidates and hiring managers. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruiting Coordination & Support

Partner with Sourcers, Recruiters, and Hiring Managers to manage the full recruitment process, including job postings, candidate tracking, interview logistics, and invoice processing
Schedule high-volume, complex interviews (virtual, phone, and onsite) across multiple calendars, time zones, and stakeholders
Coordinate candidate travel, accommodations, interview day logistics, expense tracking, and reimbursements
Prepare and distribute interview schedules, guides, and candidate materials ahead of interviews
Assist with post-interview debriefs, collect feedback, and ensure timely candidate updates and dispositioning

Onboarding & HR Support

Work closely with HR Operations and Onboarding to support pre-employment steps such as background checks, drug screens, and reference checks
Assist with onboarding coordination and ensure new hires are ready to start (HR, IT, Payroll, etc.)
Support recruiting events, career fairs, university recruiting, and internal hiring initiatives

Reporting, Data & Analytics

Run and maintain recruiting reports to track productivity, pipeline activity, and hiring results
Audit ATS and HR system data for accuracy and identify any issues
Use Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, charts) to analyze recruiting data
Partner with HR Analytics or HRIS teams on dashboards and reporting as needed

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
3+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR operations, or talent acquisition support
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially advanced Excel
Experience with an Applicant Tracking System (Workday preferred)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong customer service mindset with the ability to communicate professionally with candidates and internal teams

Additional Qualifications (Preferred):

Experience with recruiting analytics or workforce data
Background supporting corporate or campus recruiting programs
Familiarity with compliance or audit processes
Experience working with geographically distributed or hybrid teams

Key Competencies & Success Traits:

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Analytical and problem-solving mindset
Team-oriented with a proactive, “go-getter” attitude
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Comfortable working independently while supporting multiple stakeholders
Thrives in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy

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