Contract Recruiter

TRAK Group; Grove City (OH); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TRAK Group in Grove City, OH is seeking a Contract Recruiter to support an uptick in hiring for its manufacturing division. The role combines on-site collaboration with two days of remote work and focuses on sourcing, screening, and placing candidates for 8–10 open manufacturing positions.

You will build pipelines, use Greenhouse ATS, partner with hiring managers, and manage multiple openings in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous recruiting experience in manufacturing or skilled labor.
• Strong candidate sourcing and networking abilities.
• Experience with an ATS and managing multiple open roles.
• Ability to partner with hiring managers to define candidate profiles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting for ~8–10 open positions in the manufacturing division.
• Source and identify qualified manufacturing and skilled labor candidates.
• Build pipelines via networks, referrals, and recruiting platforms.
• Screen candidates against position requirements and experience.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain candidate records in an ATS.
• Provide updates to hiring managers on pipelines and progress.
• Develop strategies to fill hard-to-fill manufacturing roles.
• Support recruitment activities during the contract assignment.

Skills

Sourcing expertise

Manufacturing recruitment

ATS experience

Candidate networking

Time management

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

Job description

Contract Recruiter Setting/Hours: Hybrid - 2 Days Remote | Full-time Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Grove City, OH that’s expanding its Shared Services team. Website Summary Join trak group in partnering with a growing manufacturing client seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to support an increase in hiring needs across its manufacturing division. This position will focus on sourcing, identifying, and recruiting qualified candidates for approximately 8–10 open manufacturing positions. The ideal candidate is a proactive, resourceful recruiter with a strong background in manufacturing and skilled labor recruitment. This individual should have an established candidate network, strong sourcing capabilities, and the ability to independently manage recruiting activities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Greenhouse ATS is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting efforts for approximately 8–10 open positions within the manufacturing division.
• Proactively source and identify qualified candidates for manufacturing and skilled labor opportunities.
• Utilize professional networks, recruiting platforms, referrals, and other sourcing strategies to build candidate pipelines.
• Screen and evaluate candidates based on position requirements, technical qualifications, and relevant experience.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and identify ideal candidate profiles.
• Develop targeted recruiting strategies for hard-to-fill manufacturing positions.
• Build and maintain relationships with qualified manufacturing and skilled trades professionals.
• Coordinate candidate communication, interview scheduling, and recruiting follow-up.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting activities, and hiring progress within the applicant tracking system.
• Provide regular updates to hiring managers regarding candidate pipelines and recruiting progress.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness and accelerate the hiring process.
• Support additional recruiting activities as needed throughout the contract assignment.

Must-Haves

• Previous experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and recruiting candidates for manufacturing or skilled labor positions.
• Strong candidate sourcing and networking abilities.
• Experience utilizing an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Ability to independently manage multiple open positions and recruiting priorities.
• Strong understanding of recruiting processes, including sourcing, screening, and candidate evaluation.li>
• Experience partnering with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates and maintain consistent communication.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach to recruiting and problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with immediate hiring needs.

Preferred

• Experience using Greenhouse ATS.
• Established professional network of manufacturing and skilled labor candidates.
• Previous experience recruiting for multiple manufacturing positions simultaneously.
• Background in corporate recruiting, agency staffing, or high-volume manufacturing recruitment.
• Experience developing targeted sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly build qualified candidate pipelines.

Position Details

Employment Type: Contract assignment Department: Talent Acquisition / Human Resources Hiring Focus: Approximately 8–10 manufacturing positions Primary Objective: Support increased recruiting demand by identifying and securing qualified manufacturing talent.