Help Us Find Great People; Help Them Grow Once They're Here.
At GFS, our people are at the center of everything we do. We're looking for an HR Specialist who enjoys building relationships, finding great talent, and creating opportunities for employees to learn, develop, and succeed.
This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who wants to do more than just recruiting. You'll spend approximately 50% of your time leading recruitment efforts and 50% supporting talent development initiatives and HR projects, giving you exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources and the opportunity to make an impact across the organization.
What Success Looks Like
- Own full-cycle recruiting for primarily manufacturing and operational positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand their needs and find candidates who are a strong fit for both the role and GFS.
- Source, screen, interview, and recommend candidates for hire.
- Coordinate the hiring process from application through onboarding.
- Build talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
- Develop relationships with schools, technical colleges, workforce agencies, and community organizations.
- Monitor recruiting metrics and look for ways to continuously improve our hiring process and candidate experience.
- Support employee development, onboarding, and engagement initiatives.
- Assist with performance management and talent review processes.
- Create training materials, presentations, guides, and employee communications.
- Help coordinate training and development programs.
- Track participation and provide reporting and administrative support.
- Partner with HR leadership on projects that support employee growth and organizational effectiveness.
- Look for opportunities to improve HR processes and the overall employee experience.
Qualifications That Shine
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Leadership, or a related field required.
- 2+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or a related field preferred.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Comfortable partnering with employees, candidates, hiring managers, and leaders across the organization.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
- A genuine interest in helping people find the right opportunities and grow within an organization.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- You'll Be Empowered - You'll have autonomy in your role, supported by a team that trusts your judgment
- You'll Grow With Us - We invest in your training, development, and long-term career path
- You'll Be Rewarded - Competitive pay, performance incentives, 401(k) with profit sharing, and great benefits
- You'll Make a Real Impact - Your work supports businesses across North America and shapes the future of finishing technology
- You'll Join a Great Team - We're growing fast, we value collaboration, and are committed to your success
Transparent Rewards At GFS, we recognize the dedication behind every role and ensure that our compensation reflects both your impact and our shared success.
Pay Range: $22.32 - $30.00 per hour, based on your experience, skills, and qualifications.
Bonus Eligibility: This position is eligible for an annual individual incentive based on company performance. Maximum bonus amounts may vary depending on role.
Benefits: Eligible for standard company benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off, and other employee programs. More detailed information is available at 2026 GFS Benefits.
Actual compensation will be determined by factors including experience, education, certifications, skill level, and market conditions. For remote or hybrid positions, the listed pay range applies to applicants in the specified location.
About GFS
Global Finishing Solutions is the leading manufacturer of paint booths and finishing systems serving automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, marine, military, rail, trucking, and wood finishing markets. We specialize in building custom solutions that meet each customer's unique needs-and we do it with a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation because we're different.
What makes us different is our unwavering commitment to our core values of family, respect, partnership, improvement, and integrity. We are a family-oriented organization that still values the little things, creating a workplace where you can thrive, fairness guides every decision, and collaboration drives shared success. Small town in spirit but big-hearted in impact, here you're not just joining a company-you're joining a team that grows together, celebrates together, and builds lasting value together. That's the difference. Join us.
Apply now at www.gfscareers.us
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Equal Opportunity Employer
GFS is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Employment offers are subject to successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and physicals, consistent with applicable laws.
Note to recruiters: GFS only works with agencies that have signed a contract with our HR team. Resumes sent directly to hiring managers without a prior agreement are considered unsolicited and the property of GFS. Placement fees will not be paid without a formal contract.
Global Finishing Solutions
vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan, profit sharing
Aug 26, 2026