Position Overview
We are seeking a Contract Recruiter to support hiring initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of hourly and salaried positions while partnering closely with hiring managers and HR leadership.
The ideal candidate has at least two years of recruiting experience within manufacturing or a similar industrial setting and is comfortable managing multiple openings in a deadline-driven environment
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating interviews, and extending offers.
• Recruit for hourly production, skilled trades, technical, administrative, and salaried positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and hiring priorities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Utilize job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, and other recruiting resources.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assess qualifications, experience, and organizational fit.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system.
• Manage pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screens, references, and onboarding documentation.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for frequently hired manufacturing positions.
• Track recruiting metrics and provide regular updates regarding open positions and hiring activity.
• Represent the organization professionally and provide a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support additional recruiting and HR projects as needed.
Qualifications
• Two or more years of recruiting experience within manufacturing, distribution, logistics, skilled trades, or a similar environment.
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for multiple positions simultaneously.
• Strong candidate sourcing and interviewing skills.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems and online recruiting platforms.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing hiring priorities.
• High level of professionalism, urgency, and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.