Contract Recruiter St. Louis, MO

Position Summary

Job Specifications

• Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing, warehouse, and skilled trades positions.
  • Source candidates using job boards, social media, employee referrals, and local community resources.
  • Conduct phone screens and initial candidate assessments.
  • Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and local HR representatives.
  • Maintain accurate candidate activity and requisition records within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
  • Attend hiring events, job fairs, and community recruiting outreach activities as needed.
  • Partner closely with HR and operations leaders to support staffing goals and hiring timelines.
  • Ensure a positive, seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Education: Minimum of High School Diploma / GED required.
  • Experience: 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or high-volume hourly environments.
  • Skills: Strong sourcing, interviewing, organizational, and ATS/Microsoft Office skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Schedule Flexibility: Standard business hours, with occasional flexibility required to support alternate shifts, hiring events, or recruiting activities.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Specific experience recruiting for manufacturing or skilled trades.
  • Experience supporting large-scale hiring initiatives or facility expansions.
• Background Screening & Compliance:
  • First Advantage Package (Non-Exempt/Hourly Package + Supplier-run Drug Screen, or Non-Exempt/Hourly with Drug Package, plus Education Verification).