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The Recruiting Manager - High‑Volume Direct Labor is a strategic and execution‑focused leader responsible for designing and delivering mass hiring strategies to support Molex's continued growth over the coming years. Based in Molex Guadalajara, this role supports multi‑site and enterprise‑level workforce expansion, with a strong focus on direct labor hiring at scale.Our Team
The Molex Guadalajara Talent Acquisition team plays a strategic role in enabling Molex's long‑term growth across regions and operations. We are a highly collaborative, execution‑focused team that partners closely with Operations, HR, and business leaders to deliver workforce solutions at scale.Our work goes beyond filling roles-we design and execute recruiting strategies that support enterprise expansion, site ramp‑ups, and sustained growth in a complex, multinational environment. Given Molex's global footprint and evolving business needs, our team operates with an end‑to‑end, data‑driven, and highly agile mindset, balancing speed, quality, and compliance.What You Will Do
- Lead and execute high‑volume recruiting strategies for direct labor roles (hourly, production, manufacturing, warehouse, and operational positions).
- Support Molex growth initiatives across multiple sites, not limited to a single location.
- Translate long‑term business growth plans into scalable recruiting roadmaps and workforce plans.
- Manage full‑cycle recruiting at scale, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding coordination.
- Build sustainable talent pipelines using diverse channels: job boards, referrals, hiring events, community partnerships, and agencies.
- Partner closely with Operations, HR, and site leadership to align hiring priorities with production and expansion needs.
- Monitor recruiting performance through metrics (time‑to‑fill, pipeline health, hiring volume, quality indicators) and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with labor regulations, internal policies, and hiring standards across all supported locations.
- Coach and guide recruiting teams or vendors supporting mass hiring efforts, as applicable.
- Act as a subject‑matter expert and escalation point for complex, high‑volume hiring challenges.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Proven experience leading or managing high‑volume direct labor recruiting.
- Background in large, multinational / transnational organizations (5,000+ headcount).
- Strong understanding of labor market dynamics for manufacturing and frontline workforces.
- Experience supporting workforce growth, ramp‑ups, or greenfield expansions.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruiting analytics, and reporting.
- Ability to operate with an enterprise mindset while remaining hands‑on when needed.
- Advanced English
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience recruiting within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or closely related industrial environments, supporting high‑volume direct labor operations.
- Proven background in large, transnational organizations with employee populations of 5,000+, navigating complex, multi‑site hiring needs.
- Practical knowledge and application of AI‑enabled recruiting tools, automation, or analytics to improve sourcing, screening, and hiring efficiency.
- Hands‑on experience with CRM platforms and talent communities to proactively build and nurture pipelines for ongoing and future hiring demand.
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute out‑of‑the‑box recruiting strategies, including innovative sourcing approaches, non‑traditional talent channels, and creative solutions to tight labor markets.
- A forward‑thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate workforce challenges and translate them into scalable recruiting solutions.
Our Team
The Molex Guadalajara Talent Acquisition team plays a strategic role in enabling Molex's long‑term growth across regions and operations. We are a highly collaborative, execution‑focused team that partners closely with Operations, HR, and business leaders to deliver workforce solutions at scale.Our work goes beyond filling roles-we design and execute recruiting strategies that support enterprise expansion, site ramp‑ups, and sustained growth in a complex, multinational environment. Given Molex's global footprint and evolving business needs, our team operates with an end‑to‑end, data‑driven, and highly agile mindset, balancing speed, quality, and compliance.What You Will Do
- Lead and execute high‑volume recruiting strategies for direct labor roles (hourly, production, manufacturing, warehouse, and operational positions).
- Support Molex growth initiatives across multiple sites, not limited to a single location.
- Translate long‑term business growth plans into scalable recruiting roadmaps and workforce plans.
- Manage full‑cycle recruiting at scale, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding coordination.
- Build sustainable talent pipelines using diverse channels: job boards, referrals, hiring events, community partnerships, and agencies.
- Partner closely with Operations, HR, and site leadership to align hiring priorities with production and expansion needs.
- Monitor recruiting performance through metrics (time‑to‑fill, pipeline health, hiring volume, quality indicators) and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with labor regulations, internal policies, and hiring standards across all supported locations.
- Coach and guide recruiting teams or vendors supporting mass hiring efforts, as applicable.
- Act as a subject‑matter expert and escalation point for complex, high‑volume hiring challenges.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Proven experience leading or managing high‑volume direct labor recruiting.
- Background in large, multinational / transnational organizations (5,000+ headcount).
- Strong understanding of labor market dynamics for manufacturing and frontline workforces.
- Experience supporting workforce growth, ramp‑ups, or greenfield expansions.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruiting analytics, and reporting.
- Ability to operate with an enterprise mindset while remaining hands‑on when needed.
- Advanced English
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience recruiting within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or closely related industrial environments, supporting high‑volume direct labor operations.
- Proven background in large, transnational organizations with employee populations of 5,000+, navigating complex, multi‑site hiring needs.
- Practical knowledge and application of AI‑enabled recruiting tools, automation, or analytics to improve sourcing, screening, and hiring efficiency.
- Hands‑on experience with CRM platforms and talent communities to proactively build and nurture pipelines for ongoing and future hiring demand.
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute out‑of‑the‑box recruiting strategies, including innovative sourcing approaches, non‑traditional talent channels, and creative solutions to tight labor markets.
- A forward‑thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate workforce challenges and translate them into scalable recruiting solutions.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Who We Are
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