Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Town of Caledonia (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southport Mechanical in Caledonia, WI is seeking a Recruiter to help attract, engage, and hire candidates from technicians to leadership roles. This is a relationship-first role focused on candidate experience and ambassadorial representation of Southport.

The successful candidate will manage full-cycle recruiting, build pipelines, coordinate interviews, and partner with hiring managers to align workforce needs. Travel to Southport locations and events is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1+ year recruiting experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to Southport locations and events.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from posting to offer.
• Maintain regular candidate communication through onboarding.
• Source and screen candidates across channels.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Develop talent pipelines and represent Southport at events.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

SOUTHPORT MECHANICAL

Recruiter

DEPARTMENT

Administration

LOCATION

Caledonia, WI

WORK TYPE

On-Site

REPORTS TO

HR Manager

About the Role

At Southport, the Recruiter plays a critical role in helping us build the team that drives our success. This position is responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring skilled candidates across the organization, from technicians to office and leadership roles. This is a relationship-first role. Recruiting is more than filling open positions. It’s about creating great candidate experiences, building trust, and serving as an ambassador for Southport. The right person enjoys connecting with people and identifying talent.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts from job postings through offer acceptance
• Maintain regular communication with candidates from offer acceptance through onboarding to ensure a positive experience and a seamless transition into the organization
• Source, screen, and evaluate candidates across multiple channels, including online job boards, referrals, and recruiting events
• Conduct phone interviews and coordinate hiring manager interviews
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities
• Create engaging job postings that accurately reflect Southport’s culture and opportunities
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings
• Attend and represent Southport at career fairs, recruiting events, trade shows, high school career days, technical college events, and other workforce development initiatives
• Track recruiting metrics and identifying opportunities to improve hiring efficiency and effectiveness
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local high schools, technical colleges, and other organizations
• All other duties assigned to this role

What Makes You a Fit

• A people-focused professional who enjoys building relationships and connecting talent with opportunity
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 1+ year recruiting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage candidates of all levels
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple openings simultaneously
• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong follow-through and accountability
• Comfortable presenting to students, educators, community partners, and candidates in both individual and group settings
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to all Southport locations, career fairs, and high school events
• Valid Driver’s License and insurable driving record

Why Southport

Southport Mechanical continues to grow because of the talented people who choose to build their careers here. As a Recruiter, you’ll have a direct impact on our future by helping us attract and hire the individuals who will drive our success. You’ll be part of a team that values relationships, continuous improvement, and creating opportunities for people to grow and succeed.