High Volume (Production Staff) Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AprilAire is seeking a High Volume Recruiter to hire for seasonal and full-time production roles at our Madison, WI manufacturing facilities and Westport distribution center. This hybrid role offers remote work with regular onsite presence for training and ongoing collaboration with hiring managers.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment, screen resumes, conduct interviews, extend offers, and coordinate onboarding using Paylocity and iCIMS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in recruiting, ideally in high-volume or manufacturing.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Hybrid role with weekly onsite presence at Poynette, Madison, and Westport facilities during training.
• Ability to conduct structured, competency-based interviews (phone, in-person, video).

Responsibilities

• Recruit candidates using databases, social media, referrals, and job fairs.
• Conduct phone, video, and in-person interviews and site tours.
• Schedule tours and supervisor interviews; capture feedback for decisions.
• Coordinate offers with hiring managers and HR to ensure alignment.
• Maintain applicant tracking system (iCIMS) and update staffing status.
• Launch onboarding packages (Paylocity, background checks, drug testing).
• Identify process improvements and share best practices across centers.
• Attend staffing meetings to align on start dates and hiring needs.
• Provide recruiting reports and KPIs; suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with Marketing Communications to craft compelling postings.
• Promote the company brand and act as Brand Ambassador in the community.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Manufacturing recruiting

Interviewing

KPIs for recruitment

Onboarding coordination

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

iCIMS

Paylocity

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about connecting great people with meaningful work? At AprilAire, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and organized High Volume Recruiter to help us attract and hire top talent across our growing team.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in finding the right candidates for our seasonal and full-time production roles at our manufacturing facilities in Madison and Poynette, as well as our Westport distribution center. You’ll be hands-on in making a real impact during our busy seasons, helping to build the teams that keep our operations running smoothly to build exceptional indoor air products.

This is a hybrid position, giving you the chance to work remotely and build relationships with hiring managers and team members across our locations in downtown Madison, Poynette, and Westport. Check out our locations here!

Responsibilities

• Recruit candidates by using databases, social media, referrals, job fairs and other resources. Screen resumes and applications.
• Conduct phone/video and in-person interviews and site tours.
• Schedule candidates for tours and supervisor interviews. Capture supervisor feedback to make collaborative hiring decision.
• Coordinate and deliver offers to applicants; work with hiring managers and HR team as needed to ensure alignment
• Update spreadsheets and iCIMS applicant tracking system to maintain applicant flow and understanding of open shifts or roles
• Launch onboarding packages (such as Paylocity, drug testing, and background screenings) to new employees
• Identify process improvement opportunities, identify and share best practices and align on common recruiting practices across all manufacturing and distribution centers.
• Attend manufacturing staffing labor meetings to understand production recruiting needs and collaborate with HR and Operations leaders to understand targeted start dates and hiring needs.
• Own production staff recruiting goals set to ensure the organization has the right resources at the right time to achieve the labor plan targets. Provide recruiting reports, analyzing data to identify/recommend changes.
• Prepare recruitment materials and collaborate with in-house Marketing Communications team to create attractive and compelling job postings to attract a diverse talent pipeline.
• Promote AprilAire’s "best place to work" story and branding messaging across internal and external sources, supporting the branding efforts as a Brand Ambassador in the community including technical schools.
• Assist and help coordinate other projects and events within the organization as needed. This may include supporting other HR projects, general staff recruiting, company updates, and employee events as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in recruiting, ideally in high-volume or manufacturing
• Relevant Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Ability to work in a hybrid role with monthly presence in each of the following: Poynette manufacturing facility, downtown Madison production facility, and Westport distribution center. Ability to be onsite weekly during training period.
• Ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based) over the phone, in-person, or virtually
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers, external vendors, and community partners
• Deep understanding of and value to create partnerships across the organization while delivering excellent customer service internally
• Ability to develop and track KPIs for recruiting and recommend strategies for improvements.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency to complete tasks as appropriate
• Collaborative, positive, and team oriented
• Effective planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Energy and optimism to support AprilAire and its talent acquisition goals

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