Job Title: Recruiter
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Industry: heavy industrial manufacturing
Status of Hire: direct placement; permanent
Pay: $50k-$55k; non-exempt
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, PTO, Life, LTD, STD, 401k with company match, and more!
Summary: The Recruiter is responsible for full-cycle recruitment efforts in support of a high-volume manufacturing operation. This role will focus on recruiting machine operators, maintenance technicians, assemblers, production associates, material handlers, and other skilled and semi-skilled manufacturing personnel. The Recruiter will partner closely with hiring managers and plant leadership to ensure staffing levels meet production demands while delivering a positive candidate experience. This position is fully onsite in Spartanburg, SC and utilizes ADP Recruiting and HRIS systems to manage recruitment activities.
Job Duties:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly manufacturing positions including machine operators, maintenance technicians, production associates, assemblers, material handlers, forklift operators, and other blue-collar manufacturing personnel.
- Partner with hiring managers and department leaders to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities.
- Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, career fairs, technical schools, community partnerships, and direct outreach efforts.
- Conduct phone screens and interviews to assess candidate qualifications, work history, attendance, and cultural fit.
- Coordinate interview scheduling, hiring events, plant tours, and onboarding activities.
- Maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates to support production demands and staffing forecasts.
- Manage candidate records, requisitions, interview feedback, and hiring workflows within ADP.
- Facilitate employment offers, pre-employment screenings, background checks, drug testing, and onboarding documentation.
- Track and report recruiting metrics including applicant flow, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and hiring trends.
- Support workforce planning initiatives and proactively identify recruitment challenges and solutions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local technical colleges, workforce development organizations, and community partners.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable employment laws throughout the recruitment process.
- Assist with retention initiatives, new hire orientation, and other HR-related projects as assigned.
- Promote a positive employer brand within the manufacturing community.
- Perform these and all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of high-volume recruiting experience required.
- Previous experience recruiting within a high-volume manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or industrial environment highly preferred.
- Experience recruiting hourly production employees and skilled trades personnel required.
- Prior experience in onboarding documentation (I-9, W-4, Direct Deposit forms, etc.) strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS software; ADP experience preferred.
- Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.
- Ability to conduct plant tours and attend hiring events both onsite and offsite.
- Moderate physical activity including walking production floors and interacting with manufacturing personnel.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and PPE requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively with candidates, employees, and management teams.
- Ability and desire to perform other duties as assigned as it relates to the scope and nature of the business