Location: Stockton, CA (Preferred)
Employment: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Starting Pay: $30.00–$35.00 per hour
Hydraulic Controls, Inc. (HCI) is looking for an organized, personable, and motivated Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist to help us find great people and set them up for success!
In this role, you'll lead day-to-day recruiting activities across our organization, working with hiring managers to attract and identify qualified candidates for positions ranging from warehouse and technical roles to sales, management, and corporate support. You'll also play an important role in welcoming new employees and helping them successfully transition into their positions.
While a background in Recruiting or Human Resources is preferred, all candidates with transferable skills are encouraged to apply! We're looking for someone with great people skills, professionalism, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to get things done.
What You'll DoManage recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate sourcing, initial screenings, interview coordination, and applicant tracking.
Use LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, job fairs, and other resources to attract qualified candidates.
Partner with hiring managers to keep recruiting processes organized, efficient, and moving forward.
Coordinate employment offers, background checks, and new-hire onboarding through ADP Workforce Now.
Conduct new-hire orientation and coordinate initial training schedules with branch management.
Follow up with new employees throughout their first 90 days to support a successful onboarding experience.
Support employee engagement, recognition, and other HR initiatives as needed.
What We're Looking For
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Good judgment, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
Comfort using technology and managing multiple priorities.
Experience in recruiting, onboarding, training, or project coordination is a plus, but not required. Familiarity with industrial distribution, manufacturing, or technical trades is also helpful.
Why HCI?
Hydraulic Controls is a 100% employee-owned company with more than 60 years of experience providing hydraulic and pneumatic products, systems, and services.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) with Company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Company-provided life and disability insurance
Location & Travel
Stockton, CA is the preferred location, with potential hybrid flexibility following initial onboarding. Qualified internal candidates at other HCI locations will also be considered.
Occasional travel to HCI branches, recruiting events, and conferences is required.
Interested in helping us build a great team? We'd love to hear from you!
Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
- Good judgment and professionalism
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn
- Comfort using technology and managing multiple priorities
- Experience in recruiting, onboarding, training, or project coordination
- Familiarity with industrial distribution, manufacturing, or technical trades
What We Do
Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is an employee-owned fluid-power distributor and systems integrator with branches across the Pacific Southwest. It specializes in hydraulic and pneumatic products, service and repair, and manufacturing custom power units. Its branch inventories serve varied local applications, including California agriculture, Colorado oil drilling, Utah and Arizona mining, and metropolitan industrial markets. The company has also expanded its service footprint into the Midwest.








