Contract Recruiter

Our client is seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support high-volume recruiting efforts for manufacturing and production operations. This individual will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of manufacturing positions, partnering closely with hiring managers to attract, assess, and hire top talent in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background recruiting for manufacturing or industrial organizations and is comfortable managing multiple requisitions while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for manufacturing, production, warehouse, maintenance, and skilled trades positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop recruiting strategies, and provide market insights.
• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates through various recruiting channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, referrals, and other sourcing platforms.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding activities.
• Maintain a high volume of open requisitions while ensuring timely communication with candidates and hiring teams.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill manufacturing positions.
• Track recruiting metrics, provide status updates, and ensure accurate documentation within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable employment laws throughout the hiring process.
• Participate in recruiting events, job fairs, and community outreach efforts as needed.
• Partner with HR and operations leaders to support workforce planning and hiring initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant experience recruiting for manufacturing, industrial, production, or skilled trades positions.
• Experience supporting high-volume hiring environments.
• Experience partnering directly with plant leadership and hiring managers.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, iCIMS, Taleo, Greenhouse, or similar).
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other recruiting platforms.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet hiring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing workforce trends and labor market conditions.
• Experience with recruiting metrics and reporting.
• Previous experience supporting staffing for shift-based or hourly workforces.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive, customer-focused approach to recruiting.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• The ability to build trusted partnerships with hiring managers and candidates.
• A sense of urgency while maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
• Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-volume recruiting environment.