Recruiter

Aegis Worldwide; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking a motivated Recruiter to own full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments and shifts in a thriving manufacturing environment in Machesney Park, IL. This high-volume role emphasizes hourly manufacturing and skilled trades, with some professional and salaried hiring.

You'll partner with hiring managers, craft sourcing strategies, conduct interviews, and guide candidates through onboarding, while spending time on the production floor to understand roles and needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for high-volume hourly, manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to spend time on the production floor.
• Experience with ATS, Microsoft Office, and social media recruiting tools.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly production, skilled trades, technical, and salaried positions.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies through job boards, social media, employee referrals, staffing agencies, and other recruiting channels.
• Recruit for a variety of positions, including welders, assemblers, painters, equipment operators, engineers, and administrative professionals.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, shift needs, qualifications, and hiring priorities.
• Conduct candidate outreach, phone screens, interviews, and coordinate skills assessments.
• Manage the hiring process, including background checks, drug screens, offer extensions, and onboarding.
• Build relationships with local high schools, technical colleges, workforce development organizations, and community partners to develop future talent pipelines.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system.
• Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source of hire, offer acceptance, and new-hire retention.
• Conduct new-hire follow-ups and 30/60/90-day check-ins to support employee engagement and retention.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

High-volume recruiting

Relationship building

Sourcing strategies

Interviewing

Candidate engagement

ATS experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS platforms

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Microsoft Office

Social media recruiting tools

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, organized Recruiter to join a growing manufacturing organization and take ownership of full-cycle recruiting across multiple departments and shifts. This is a high-volume recruiting opportunity with a strong emphasis on hourly manufacturing and skilled trades positions, along with some professional and salaried hiring.

The Recruiter will partner directly with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, engage qualified candidates, and manage the hiring process from initial outreach through onboarding. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, building relationships, and spending time on the production floor to understand the people and positions they recruit for.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a well-established, growing manufacturing organization with increasing hiring needs and long-term stability.
• Take ownership of a diverse, high-volume recruiting function with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
• Work alongside an established HR team and partner directly with leadership and hiring managers.
• Opportunity to build recruiting strategies, develop community partnerships, and strengthen talent pipelines.
• Competitive hourly compensation, consistent weekday schedule, and opportunities for career growth!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly production, skilled trades, technical, and salaried positions.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies through job boards, social media, employee referrals, staffing agencies, and other recruiting channels.
• Recruit for a variety of positions, including welders, assemblers, painters, equipment operators, engineers, and administrative professionals.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, shift needs, qualifications, and hiring priorities.
• Conduct candidate outreach, phone screens, interviews, and coordinate skills assessments.
• Manage the hiring process, including background checks, drug screens, offer extensions, and onboarding.
• Build relationships with local high schools, technical colleges, workforce development organizations, and community partners to develop future talent pipelines.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system.
• Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source of hire, offer acceptance, and new-hire retention.
• Conduct new-hire follow-ups and 30/60/90-day check-ins to support employee engagement and retention.

Qualifications

• Previous full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally 2+ years.
• Experience recruiting for high-volume hourly, manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades positions.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and candidates.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and spending time on the production floor.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system, Microsoft Office, and social media recruiting tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Additional Qualifications Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with staffing agency management, technical school partnerships, and career fairs.
• Familiarity with Paylocity or other HRIS platforms.
• Experience recruiting for skilled trades, including welding, electrical assembly, and mechanical assembly.

Location:

Machesney Park, IL

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Compensation:

$29.00 – $35.00 per hour, and an annual bonus