Contract Recruiter (Manufacturing)

Job Title: Contract Recruiter

Industry: Manufacturing

Location (City, State): Herndon, VA

Assignment Type: Contract (potential for extension or conversion based on performance; not guaranteed)

Pay: $33–$35/hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday; hybrid schedule (2 days onsite weekly – Tuesdays + one additional day).

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is working with a well-established, multi-state organization in the manufacturing space to bring on a Contract Recruiter. This organization has a long-standing reputation for operational stability and values employees who contribute to building strong teams and processes.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-volume Recruiter to support hiring efforts across multiple locations. This role requires someone who can manage a fast-paced workload, maintain compliance with employment regulations, and deliver a strong candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable balancing multiple requisitions at once.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, and offer facilitation
• Support high-volume hiring needs across assigned facilities and business units (typically managing ~30 active requisitions)
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates across manufacturing, industrial, and administrative roles
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for ongoing and future hiring needs
• Serve as a point of contact for candidates, ensuring a positive and responsive experience throughout the hiring process
• Review applications and conduct initial screenings via phone or video
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and align recruiting strategies
• Ensure all hiring practices adhere to federal, state, and local employment laws and compliance standards (including OFCCP and EEO)
• Maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system and support reporting needs
• Respond to candidate and internal inquiries, escalating more complex issues as needed
• Participate in broader talent acquisition initiatives and special projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field required
• Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience within manufacturing environments required
• Additional experience supporting industrial and/or corporate roles preferred
• Prior experience working within organizations that follow EEO compliance standards
• Familiarity with federal and state employment regulations, including OFCCP requirements
• Understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle (hire to exit)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System; UKG experience strongly preferred
• Exposure to reporting tools, dashboards, or basic analytics is a plus
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Perks:

• Opportunity to work with a stable and growing organization
• Exposure to high-volume, multi-site recruiting operations
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
• Potential for long-term opportunity based on performance
• Competitive benefits package offered within the first month of employment

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

#Admin5