Contract Recruiter

Clemens Food Group; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group in Coldwater, MI is seeking a results-driven Contract Recruiter with experience in exempt and skilled trades, to manage full-cycle recruiting and build strong talent pipelines.

Bonus: bilingual preferred (English, Creole, French). Schedule: Monday–Friday 8 am–4 pm; collaborate with hiring managers and HR to attract top talent across manufacturing and technical roles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, including both exempt and skilled trades hiring.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruiting: manage end-to-end recruitment for exempt and skilled trades roles.
• Exempt Hiring: recruit for professional, technical, leadership, and corporate roles; conduct behavioral interviews.
• Skilled Trades & Workforce Hiring: source for skilled trades roles and build relationships with trade schools.
• Talent Pipeline & Workforce Planning: proactively build pipelines and track recruiting metrics.
• Employer Branding & Candidate Experience: promote employer brand and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

ATS proficiency

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

ATS software

Job description

Job Title: Contract Recruiter Bilingual preferred- English, creole, French

Position Summary

We are seeking a results-driven Recruiter with experience hiring both exempt (salaried/professional) and skilled trades positions. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruiting process, building strong talent pipelines, and partnering closely with hiring managers to attract and hire high-quality candidates across a diverse range of roles.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of professional recruiting strategies as well as hands-on experience sourcing and hiring for skilled trades and hourly workforce positions.

Monday- Friday 8 am-4 pm

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for exempt and skilled trades roles, from requisition intake through offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, sourcing strategies, and hiring timelines.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and community outreach.

Exempt Hiring

• Recruit for professional, technical, leadership, and corporate roles.
• Conduct behavioral-based interviews and assess candidates for technical competence and cultural fit.
• Facilitate competitive offer development in partnership with HR and hiring leaders.

Skilled Trades & Workforce Hiring

• Source and recruit for skilled trades roles (e.g., maintenance technicians, electricians, mechanics, welders, operators, etc.).
• Build and maintain relationships with trade schools, workforce development programs, and community organizations.
• Participate in job fairs and community hiring events.

Talent Pipeline & Workforce Planning

• Proactively build talent pipelines for high-demand roles.
• Track recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and source effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Promote the organization’s employer brand in the marketplace.
• Stay current on market trends, labor availability, and competitive hiring practices.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, including both exempt and skilled trades hiring.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting in manufacturing, construction, industrial, or related industries.
• Knowledge of labor market trends and workforce development resources.
• Professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus.