Recruiting Assistant
Confidential
Posted: April 3, 2026
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Quick Summary
Supports the employer branding and talent acquisition team with administrative duties and applications.
Required Skills
Job Description
Tri-City Group is seeking a Recruiting Assistant for an immediate opening in Des Moines, IA. The Recruiting Assistant is responsible for supporting the employer branding and talent acquisition team and will assist with all administrative processes related to recruitment.
Essential Functions
Performs clerical duties such as emailing, handling paperwork, filing, and making phone calls
Screens applications and works with the Director of Human Resources, the Corporate Recruiter, and Hiring Managers to select qualified candidates
Helps maintain the department’s high degree of organization and efficiency
Schedules interviews for the hiring team
Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with managers, directors, and Vice Presidents as required/requested
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies
Responsible for assisting with applicant documentation
Attends and participates in job fairs, recruiting sessions, and other career events
Communicates and responds to applicants promptly, giving them position updates
Assists with scheduling pre-hire requirements
Performs customer service functions by answering applicant requests and questions
Performs other duties as assigned
Competencies
Ability to analyze data
Attention to detail
Confidentiality
Data Entry Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Organization
Reporting skills
Thoroughness
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Maintenance of a good attendance record is a condition of employment at Tri-City Electric Co. We expect all employees to be regular and reliable. Excessive absenteeism and excessive adjustment of your standard work schedule is unacceptable per our company expectations. Travel expectations: Limited travel to career fairs is expected for this position.
Requirements
Associate’s Degree in Human Resources or a Business-related field
1-5 years of recruiting or scheduling experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Related Field (preferred, not required)
3 years of recruiting experience (preferred, not required)
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.