Recruiter – High-Volume Manufacturing

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Interview Process: Interviews to be scheduled as soon as possible

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and results-driven Recruiter to support talent acquisition efforts in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment for hourly production, skilled trades, technical, professional, and salaried positions.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple job openings simultaneously, building strong relationships with hiring managers, and meeting time-sensitive staffing needs while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for all levels of the organization, including hourly production, skilled trades, technical, professional, and salaried positions.

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, establish hiring priorities, and coordinate recruitment activities to support operational requirements.

• Source, screen, and evaluate qualified candidates through various recruitment channels.

• Coordinate the interview process, including scheduling interviews, communicating with hiring managers and candidates, and ensuring timely follow-up.

• Manage candidate progression throughout the hiring process, including offer coordination, background checks, drug screenings, and other pre-employment requirements.

• Monitor recruitment activities, identify potential hiring delays, and proactively communicate updates to hiring managers and HR leadership.

Staffing Coordination & Onboarding

• Oversee the coordination and onboarding of temporary staffing personnel in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external staffing agencies.

• Coordinate and conduct new hire orientation, ensuring required documentation is completed and company policies and procedures are communicated.

• Respond to inquiries from candidates, staffing vendors, employees, and other stakeholders regarding employment opportunities, recruitment processes, and company information.

• Provide guidance regarding hiring procedures, company policies, and HR programs while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Recruitment Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate recruitment records, employee files, and HR information in accordance with company policies and applicable employment regulations.

• Prepare and maintain recruitment reports, staffing metrics, and other recurring Human Resources reports.

• Support departmental goals, continuous improvement initiatives, and other Human Resources activities as needed.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on recruiting experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions and meet time-sensitive staffing needs.

• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, pre-employment screening, and onboarding.

• Experience recruiting for a variety of positions, including hourly production and professional or salaried roles.

• Experience working with temporary staffing agencies and coordinating contingent workforce needs.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Strong organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) or Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee and candidate information with professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

• Experience recruiting skilled trades, maintenance, engineering, and leadership positions.

• Familiarity with applicable employment laws, hiring practices, and pre-employment screening requirements.

• Experience tracking recruitment metrics and identifying opportunities to improve hiring processes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to independently manage multiple recruitment activities while meeting established deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with hiring managers, employees, candidates, and external staffing partners.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing recruitment challenges.

• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and staffing priorities.

• Commitment to providing a positive candidate experience and supporting organizational hiring goals.