Talent Acquisition Recruiter Manufacturing

Employment Type: Contract (Approximately 6 Months)
Schedule: Monday Friday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
Primary Focus: High-Volume Manufacturing & Hourly Recruiting
Reporting Structure: Works under the day-to-day guidance of the Talent Acquisition Team Leader

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Recruiter to support a significant increase in hiring needs over the next six months.

This position will be responsible for managing full-cycle recruiting activities, with a primary focus on hourly manufacturing positions, including assemblers, machinists, stockroom associates, shipping personnel, and quality inspectors.

The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting in a manufacturing environment, managing multiple open requisitions, coordinating interviews, facilitating offers, and supporting pre-employment screening and onboarding activities.

This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective relationships with hiring managers and HR leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for hourly manufacturing positions.

• Create and manage job requisitions using the company's internal recruiting system.

• Post open positions internally and through external job boards.

• Review and screen candidate resumes to identify qualified applicants.

• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and department team leaders.

• Coordinate and schedule panel interviews with hiring teams.

• Actively participate in panel interviews and candidate evaluations.

• Assess candidate qualifications against position requirements and hiring team expectations.

• Maintain communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Offer Management & Pre-Employment Screening

• Collaborate with HR Generalists and HR Managers to coordinate employment offers.

• Prepare and deliver offer documentation to selected candidates using Adobe Sign.

• Coordinate pre-employment background checks and drug screenings.

• Track candidate progress through the offer acceptance and screening process.

• Communicate with HR team members to address outstanding hiring requirements.

• Ensure accurate documentation and timely completion of recruiting activities.

Recruiting Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of open job requisitions and candidate statuses.

• Track recruiting activity and provide regular hiring updates to HR Generalists and HR leadership.

• Monitor hiring progress to support staffing goals and deadlines.

• Organize and maintain recruitment documentation.

• Prepare new hire orientation binders and related onboarding materials.

• Support recruiting process improvements and administrative activities as needed.

Hiring Manager & HR Collaboration

• Partner closely with hiring managers and team leaders to understand staffing requirements.

• Develop a clear understanding of job qualifications, shift requirements, and operational expectations.

• Provide timely updates regarding candidate availability, interview scheduling, and hiring progress.

• Build strong working relationships with HR Generalists, HR Managers, and department leadership.

• Ensure recruiting activities align with production schedules and workforce needs.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Recruiting Experience

• Previous full-cycle recruiting experience, with an emphasis on hourly manufacturing positions.

• Experience recruiting for roles such as:

  • Assemblers

  • Machinists

  • Stockroom and inventory personnel

  • Shipping and receiving associates

  • Quality inspectors

• Experience creating job requisitions and posting positions through internal recruiting systems and external job boards.

• Experience reviewing resumes, evaluating candidate qualifications, and coordinating interviews.

• Familiarity with employment offer processes, background checks, and drug screenings.

• Ability to manage multiple open requisitions in a high-volume hiring environment.

Manufacturing Industry Knowledge

• Familiarity with manufacturing operations and production environments.

• Understanding of workforce requirements involving:

  • Multiple shifts

  • Overtime expectations

  • Attendance requirements

  • Workplace safety standards

• Ability to understand technical and operational job requirements.

• Experience supporting hiring needs in fast-paced manufacturing environments.