Recruiter

Addison Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

HSA

Dental coverage

Online fitness facility

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Recruiter to join its Employee Resources team in Buffalo, NY. This on-site role covers the full recruitment lifecycle across manufacturing, technical, admin, sales and leadership positions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; experience with ADP Workforce Now, LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, skilled trades, technical, administrative, sales and/or executive roles.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred; related environments like construction and engineering also relevant.
• Experience with high-volume recruiting, requisition management, sourcing, onboarding, college recruiting, and career fairs.
• Proficiency with recruiting/HR technology (e.g., ADP, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed).
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to onboarding.
• Source and engage qualified candidates via LinkedIn, social media, networking, job boards, and other channels.
• Manage multiple requisitions with clear communication to hiring managers.
• Conduct engaging interviews and help candidates understand the organization and opportunities.
• Build strong candidate pipelines and relationships with active/passive candidates.
• Act as an ambassador for the company culture and candidate experience.
• Coordinate recruiting activities with HR partners for a seamless process.
• Support onboarding and new-hire integration.
• Develop relationships with local colleges and community organizations.
• Participate in career fairs and events to increase employer visibility.
• Support high-volume and project-based hiring as needed.
• Utilize recruiting systems to track activity and maintain records.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate engagement

High-volume recruiting

Sourcing

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

LinkedIn Recruiter

Indeed

Job description

Pay:

$75,000-$85,000 annually + year-end discretionary bonus

Work Schedule:

Full-time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Fully onsite (5 days/week)

Benefits:

This position is eligible for a strong company benefits package, including life insurance, HSA, dental coverage, and access to an online fitness facility.

About The Company:

Our client is a well-established, financially stable, and growing manufacturing organization with a long history of success and a strong culture of employee loyalty. The company places a significant emphasis on employee engagement, professional development, community involvement, and building long-term careers. Many employees have spent decades with the organization, reflecting a culture focused on recognition, stability, and strong workplace relationships.

The organization is continuing to grow and is seeking an experienced Recruiter to join its Employee Resources team. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative HR department and play an important role in supporting hiring across a diverse range of positions, from manufacturing and skilled trades to technical, administrative, sales, and leadership roles.

Job Description:

The Recruiter will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering closely with hiring managers and internal teams to understand staffing needs, develop effective recruiting strategies, source and engage candidates, conduct interviews, and support the onboarding process. This role will be responsible for building strong candidate pipelines while creating a positive and engaging experience throughout the hiring process.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, relationship-oriented recruiting professional who can work independently, manage multiple requisitions, and effectively connect with candidates across a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Experience recruiting within manufacturing, industrial, construction, engineering, or other related environments is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers and internal teams to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing and candidate engagement through interviews, selection, background checks, and onboarding.
• Source and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn, social media, networking, community outreach, job boards, and other creative recruiting channels.
• Manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously while maintaining strong communication and follow-through with hiring managers.
• Conduct engaging interviews and help candidates understand the organization, culture, and available opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines by developing relationships with both active and passive candidates.
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization's culture and employee experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Coordinate recruiting activities with hiring managers and internal HR partners to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Support onboarding and new hire integration, helping new employees feel welcomed and connected from day one.
• Develop relationships with local colleges, trade schools, community organizations, and other talent sources to strengthen recruiting pipelines.
• Participate in career fairs, community events, and other recruiting initiatives to increase employer visibility.
• Support high-volume and project-based hiring needs as business demands evolve.
• Utilize recruiting systems and tools to track requisitions, candidates, interviews, and hiring activity.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records and ensure timely communication throughout the hiring process.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience required.
• Experience recruiting for a broad range of positions, including manufacturing, skilled trades, technical, administrative, sales, and/or executive roles.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred; experience in construction, labor, engineering, industrial, or other related environments is also relevant.
• Experience with high-volume recruiting, requisition management, hiring manager partnership, sourcing, onboarding, college recruiting, and career fairs.
• Proficiency with recruiting and HR technology, including ADP Workforce Now, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Indeed.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions simultaneously.
• Strong follow-through, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
• Proactive and adaptable with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative HR team.
• Approachable, down-to-earth, and relationship-oriented communication style.
• Ability to establish trust and credibility with hiring managers and candidates.
• Strong understanding of candidate engagement and the importance of creating a positive hiring experience.
• Ability to work in a fully onsite environment and collaborate closely with employees and leadership.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.