COMPANY OVERVIEW
HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your hands, eyes, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to deliver innovative and effective PPE solutions to keep workers safe, and have done so, breaking new ground in cut, puncture, needle, and abrasion resistance, all without sacrificing dexterity.
SUMMARY
The Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist, based at our Corporate Headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, will play a key role in driving our talent acquisition efforts across warehouse, production, and office positions. This role also provides the opportunity to contribute to broader HR initiatives, including onboarding and orientation, event planning, and general HR administration. The Talent Acquisition & HR Specialist will collaborate closely with all levels of the HR team in a fast-paced, fun, and growing environment where ideas and teamwork are valued.
LOCATION
Corporate Headquarters - 640 Leffingwell Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505
RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Acquisition
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for Warehouse/Production and entry-level Office roles, including posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting initial phone screens, and scheduling onsite interviews and tours.
- Facilitate structured onsite interviews, tours, and debriefs to support a consistent and fair selection process.
- Maintain and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS – Greenhouse) for assigned roles, ensuring accurate candidate and requisition data.
- Partner with HR and Operations leadership to align recruiting efforts with workforce needs and hiring priorities.
- Track and report weekly recruitment metrics, consulting with HR leadership on applicant flow and process improvements.
- Support employment branding and candidate pipeline development through marketing initiatives and talent outreach efforts.
- Assist in onboarding coordination, including scheduling drug screens/background checks and preparing first-day logistics.
- Participate in New Hire Orientation and first-day introductions to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.
HR Operations
- Support new hire onboarding and documentation, including I-9 audits, key fob setup, and HexGear replacement orders.
- Assist with planning and coordination of employee events (e.g., Christmas Party, Parking Lot Party).
- Coordinate employee recognition and support gestures such as ordering meals and gifts.
- Maintain HR communications, including the HR Newsletter (monthly updates featuring events, anniversaries, birthdays, employee spotlights, HR updates, and open positions).
- Provide administrative HR support as needed, including data entry, reporting, timekeeping, scheduling, and other projects to support HR and Operations initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree - emphasis on Human Resources, Communications, or Social Sciences preferred, but not required
- 1–3 years of professional experience in staffing, corporate recruiting, or human resources
- Illustrates professional behavior in a business environment
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
- Stellar interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills and comfort with public speaking
- Highly motivated and proactive team player who is eager to learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Sheets, HRIS or ATS is a plus
- Ability to work onsite 40+ hours/week
HexArmor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
At HexArmor, we believe diversity in people and ideas makes us stronger. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee workforce honoring people’s experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. As one HexArmor community, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and impartial.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
** Employment offers are contingent upon an E-Verify check and the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check **
Top Skills
What We Do
HexArmor® is an industry-leading manufacturer of high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE). Our mission has always been the same: to be the trusted advisors for your safety program. From the beginning, we set out to create the safest, highest quality products on the market. Our technologies have broken new ground in cut, puncture, needle, impact and abrasion resistance. HexArmor® products deliver the highest possible levels of protection, without sacrificing comfort and dexterity.
At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we've worked hand in hand with our customers to deliver innovative and effective PPE solutions to keep their workers safe.
Like the industry-leading companies we work with, we’re committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of safety excellence. Every worker should be able to go home at night in the same condition that he or she went to work. Our mission is to provide the products that help make this a reality, for every worker, everywhere.
We work with some of the largest companies in the world to build comprehensive safety programs that reduce injury rates and create a safer, more productive work environment. HexArmor® has helped global enterprises eliminate hand injuries while also lowering the overall cost of PPE ownership during normal operations as well as turnarounds.
