We are seeking an experienced Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background sourcing and hiring for office-based professional roles, to effectively engage with our diverse workforce and candidate pool.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for office-based professional roles (e.g., administrative, finance, HR, operations support), including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers.
- Partner with department leaders to understand staffing needs and build effective hiring plans.
- Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, community partnerships, job fairs, and local outreach programs.
- Conduct phone screens, interviews, and candidate communications to ensure clear understanding throughout the hiring process.
- Coordinate and participate in hiring events, career fairs, and community recruiting initiatives.
- Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) with accurate candidate and requisition data.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for high-volume and hard-to-fill manufacturing positions.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
- Support employer branding efforts to attract talent in a competitive manufacturing labor market.
- Track and report on recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, source of hire, and offer acceptance rates.
- Ensure compliance with EEOC, OFCCP (if applicable), and other employment regulations throughout the hiring process.
- Assist with onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of recruiting experience, with a strong focus on manufacturing, industrial, or production environments.
- Demonstrated success in high-volume and/or hard-to-fill recruiting.
- Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS) and other recruiting/sourcing tools.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing roles, shift structures, and plant-floor operations preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Working knowledge of employment law and hiring compliance requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Paycom or other HRIS/ATS platforms.
Physical / Work Environment
- Ability to occasionally visit manufacturing floor areas as part of hiring events or plant tours (PPE provided as required).
- Some travel may be required for job fairs and community outreach events.
