Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation, and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, and mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Recruiter to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and selecting qualified candidates to fill various roles within the organization. You will play a key role in supporting the company’s talent acquisition strategy and helping us build a high-performing, diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements.
• Develop and post job advertisements on appropriate job boards, social media, and internal career sites.
• Source candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, employee referrals, and networking events.
• Screen resumes and applications, conduct initial phone screenings, and schedule interviews.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews, assessments, and reference checks.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and update applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Support employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Stay up-to-date on recruiting trends, and best practices.
• Assist with onboarding processes for new hires.
• Participate in job fairs, career events, and college recruiting efforts.

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of recruitment or HR experience (in-house or agency).
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and resume databases.
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes, HR best practices, and labor laws.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting in manufacturing.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.

WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.

WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.

Our business areas are divided as follows.

Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment
This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.

Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)
Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.

Commercial and Appliance Motors
In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others.

Paints and Varnishes
In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.