Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Hudsonville (MI); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPEC North America (ENA) is seeking an experienced Recruiter to manage the full-cycle recruitment process and partner with hiring managers to attract and hire top talent for our manufacturing and professional roles. This hybrid role supports workforce planning, employer branding, and continuous improvement of recruiting processes.

The Recruiter will handle posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding coordination, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Manufacturing recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Experience recruiting both hourly manufacturing and salaried professional positions.
• Knowledge of recruiting best practices and employment laws.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Ability to manage multiple openings simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/ATS software

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Meet with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, required qualifications, and hiring timelines.
• Create and post job advertisements utilizing approved recruiting platforms.
• Source candidates through job boards, networking, employee referrals, social media, trade organizations, technical schools, colleges, and community partnerships.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews to determine qualifications.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Conduct reference checks and employment verification as appropriate.
• Prepare and extend employment offers within established company guidelines.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

ATS proficiency

Communication

Relationship building

Interviewing

Time management

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

HRIS/ATS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Who we are

ESPEC North America (ENA) is partner in environmental and accelerated reliability test chambers and solutions with a long history and deep expertise in making the world a better place through better quality, higher reliability products.

Mission

We continually aim to grow and evolve by building mutually responsive, innovative partnerships with our customers, vendors, and strategic allies, and creating opportunities for our team members. Our cornerstone is to be the most reliable and accessible supplier of testing solutions.

Exciting news! We're looking for a Recruiter to join our Human Resources Department.

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM Hybrid

$58,000 - $66,500

Requirements

Summary

The Recruiter is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, assess, and hire qualified talent that supports ESPEC North America's business objectives. This position partners with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, source candidates, coordinate interviews, extend employment offers, and provide exceptional candidate experience while ensuring compliance with all applicable employment laws and company policies. The Recruiter also supports workforce planning initiatives, employer branding, and continuous improvement of recruiting processes. This role is responsible for filling positions—not creating company-wide recruiting strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Meet with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, required qualifications, and hiring timelines.
• Create and post job advertisements utilizing approved recruiting platforms.
• Source candidates through job boards, networking, employee referrals, social media, trade organizations, technical schools, colleges, and community partnerships.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews to determine qualifications.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Conduct reference checks and employment verification as appropriate.
• Prepare and extend employment offers within established company guidelines.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.

Hiring Manager Partnership

• Provide hiring managers with recruiting updates and hiring metrics.
• Assist managers with interview preparation and selection recommendations.
• Support hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions and hiring profiles.
• Help identify opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness and time-to-fill.

Recruiting Operations

• Maintain accurate applicant records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Ensure recruiting documentation complies with company policy and employment regulations.
• Assist with Aff… program (AAP) recruiting initiatives and documentation.
• Support recruiting reports and employment metrics.
• Participate in onboarding coordination with Human Resources as needed.

Employer Branding & Community Engagement

• Represent ESPEC at job fairs, career events, technical schools, colleges, and community recruiting activities.
• Develop relationships with educational institutions and workforce development organizations.
• Promote ESPEC as an employer of choice through professional and engaging candidate interactions.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that may be necessary for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent education and relevant recruiting experience may be considered.

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Manufacturing recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Experience recruiting both hourly manufacturing and salaried professional positions preferred.
• Knowledge of recruiting best practices and employment laws.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Ability to manage multiple openings simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/ATS software

Competencies

• Integrity & Confidentiality
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Customer Service
• Accountability
• Organization & Planning
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend multiple step instructions (in the English language), short correspondence, and memos.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Frequently use a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to travel occasionally to recruiting events, schools, and company locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily office environment.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing areas requiring appropriate PPE.
• Occasional evening or early morning recruiting events.
• Limited travel as business needs require.

Guiding Principles

To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following Guiding Principles:

• Respect: Exhibit tact and consideration; assist and support co-workers; work cooperatively in group situations.
• Improvement: Seek feedback to improve performance; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.
• Safety: Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Effective: Exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills; display understanding of how job relates to others; use resources effectively.
• Solutions: Exhibit good listening and comprehension; keep others adequately informed.
• Lawful: Follow instructions and respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ownership: Give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Urgency: Meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner.
• Deliver: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor work to ensure quality.

Salary Description

$58,000 - $66,500