Recruiter - Jenison Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Jenison, MI is seeking seasoned Recruiters to connect manufacturing companies with top talent. This role focuses on full-cycle recruiting across production, engineering, and quality teams, building strong pipelines and delivering business-ready candidates.

Join a network-driven team that values real insight over resumes, collaborates with hiring managers, and leverages ATS tools to track progress.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Ability to recruit across production, engineering, quality, and management roles.
• Proven ability to source passive candidates using multiple channels.
• Familiar with ATS and HRIS platforms.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Source and attract top talent for manufacturing roles across production, engineering, and quality.
• Screen candidates and conduct interviews to assess qualifications and fit.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from requisition to offer and onboarding.
• Utilize ATS to maintain candidate records and recruit metrics.
• Build pipelines for hard-to-fill positions.
• Negotiate offers and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Passive candidate sourcing

Candidate interviewing

ATS/HRIS proficiency

Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

HRIS/ATS systems

Job description

Recruiter | Jenison, MI

Salary Range: $48,000 - $75,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for connecting talent with opportunity and building strong teams? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Jenison seeking Recruiters to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Jenison region seeking Recruiters. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source and attract top-tier talent for various manufacturing roles, including production, engineering, and quality.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings and interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial requisition to offer extension and onboarding support.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to maintain accurate candidate records and track recruitment metrics.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Negotiate offers and close candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3-5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for a wide range of roles, including production, engineering, quality, and management.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing passive candidates using various methods (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, industry-specific job boards, networking).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to articulate technical requirements to candidates.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS/ATS implementation or optimization.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and their impact on workforce planning.
• Background in employer branding specific to skilled trades or engineering.
• Ability to conduct basic compensation analysis for technical roles.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Recruiting Coordinator, HR Recruiter, Technical Recruiter, Agency Recruiter, Corporate Recruiter, Sourcer, Talent Partner, Recruitment Consultant, Headhunter

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.