1099 Contract Recruiter / Talent Sourcer (Manufacturing)

The Hammitt Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hammitt Group is seeking a seasoned Contract Recruiter / Talent Sourcer (1099 Independent Contractor) to support manufacturing, engineering, and operations recruitment across the United States.

This is a commission-based independent contractor opportunity designed for recruiters who use their own sourcing methods and tools. Remote work with flexible schedules and ownership of candidate generation will be supported.

Qualifications

• Previous recruiting, sourcing, staffing, or talent acquisition experience.
• Ability to independently source candidates through multiple channels.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience conducting candidate interviews and qualification screens.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable internet connection and home office setup.

Responsibilities

• Source qualified candidates for manufacturing and industrial positions using your own recruiting resources and methods.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and engagement.
• Perform preliminary phone screens to assess qualifications, interest level, compensation expectations, and availability.
• Present qualified candidates to The Hammitt Group recruiting team in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and communication notes.
• Develop passive candidate pipelines through networking, referrals, social media, industry groups, and direct sourcing.
• Partner with internal recruiters to understand position requirements and hiring priorities.
• Represent client opportunities professionally and ethically.
• Meet agreed-upon candidate submission and quality expectations.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Independent sourcing

Communication skills

Interviewing

Self-motivation

Written & verbal communication

Home office setup

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job boards

Resume databases

Boolean search

Networking

Job description

1099 Contract Recruiter / Talent Sourcer (Manufacturing)

Position Overview

The Hammitt Group is seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter / Talent Sourcer (1099 Independent Contractor) to support recruiting efforts for manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades, and operations positions across the United States.

This is a commission-based independent contractor opportunity designed for recruiters who have their own sourcing methods, recruiting tools, and candidate-generation strategies. Contractors will work remotely and will be responsible for identifying, engaging, screening, and presenting qualified candidates for a variety of client openings.

Successful recruiters will have access to a consistent flow of open requisitions and the flexibility to manage their own schedule and recruiting approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Source qualified candidates for manufacturing and industrial positions using your own recruiting resources and methods.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and engagement.
• Perform preliminary phone screens to assess qualifications, interest level, compensation expectations, and availability.
• Present qualified candidates to The Hammitt Group recruiting team in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and communication notes.
• Develop passive candidate pipelines through networking, referrals, social media, industry groups, and direct sourcing.
• Partner with internal recruiters to understand position requirements and hiring priorities.
• Represent client opportunities professionally and ethically.
• Meet agreed-upon candidate submission and quality expectations.

Typical Positions Supported

Recruiters may work on positions including:

• Manufacturing Engineers
• Production Supervisors
• Plant Managers
• Quality Engineers
• Maintenance Technicians
• CNC Machinists
• Tool & Die Makers
• Operations Managers
• Supply Chain Professionals
• Production Managers
• Skilled Trades Professionals
• Industrial Engineers
• Continuous Improvement Professionals
• Executive Manufacturing Leadership Roles

Qualifications

Required

• Previous recruiting, sourcing, staffing, or talent acquisition experience.
• Ability to independently source candidates through multiple channels.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience conducting candidate interviews and qualification screens.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable internet connection and home office setup.

Preferred

• Manufacturing recruiting experience.
• Engineering recruiting experience.
• Skilled trades recruiting experience.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, resume databases, Boolean search techniques, and networking strategies.
• Existing manufacturing candidate network.

Independent Contractor Requirements

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position. Contractors are responsible for:

• Providing their own equipment, software, and recruiting tools.
• Determining their own work schedule.
• Managing their own taxes, insurance, and business expenses.
• Utilizing their own sourcing methods and recruiting resources.

Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as creating an employer-employee relationship.

Compensation

• Competitive commission structure based on successful candidate placements.
• Access to a large and growing volume of manufacturing recruiting assignments.
• Opportunity to work on multiple searches simultaneously.
• Unlimited earning potential based on performance.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal recruiter is entrepreneurial, resourceful, and thrives in a performance-driven environment. They are comfortable sourcing hard-to-find manufacturing talent, managing multiple searches at once, and leveraging their own recruiting strategies to produce results.