Recruiter – Manufacturing

iLocatum; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Pay Program

Comprehensive benefits package

Health club membership

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a motivated Recruiter to join their Talent Acquisition team in Naperville, IL. This role focuses on recruiting salaried employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in full lifecycle recruiting, excellent sourcing skills, and a strong background in building relationships. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of recruiting experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven experience managing full lifecycle recruiting for technical and managerial roles.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple requisitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle recruitment for salaried positions in manufacturing functions.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for various roles.
• Track and report recruiting metrics for continuous process improvements.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Sourcing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Job description

Recruiter – Manufacturing (Salaried Employees)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role focuses on recruiting salaried employees for a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, supporting a range of functional areas including engineering, operations, management, and corporate roles. The ideal candidate has a strong background in full lifecycle recruiting within manufacturing or industrial settings, excellent relationship‑building skills, and a passion for connecting top talent with the right opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle recruitment for salaried positions across multiple manufacturing functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, workforce needs, and long‑term talent goals.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates, ensuring a high‑quality and efficient recruitment process.
• Build and maintain pipelines of top talent for key roles, leveraging internal databases, job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates and HR partners to ensure a positive recruitment experience.
• Support employer branding initiatives and promote the company as an employer of choice within the manufacturing industry.
• Stay up to date on labor market trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Track and report recruiting metrics to identify areas of improvement and drive continuous process enhancements.
• Participate in campus recruiting programs, industry events, and professional associations to identify potential candidates.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of recruiting experience, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings, with a focus on salaried employees.
• Proven experience managing full lifecycle recruiting for technical, professional, and managerial roles.
• Strong sourcing skills, including experience using job boards, social media, employee referrals, and networking.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting software.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of employment laws and best practices in hiring.

Preferred:

• Experience recruiting for engineering, operations, or technical roles in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with workforce planning and talent pipeline development.
• Experience with employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing strategies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Typical pay range: $95k – $120k annually (based on skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Eligible for participation in Quarterly Incentive Pay Program.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, Health club membership and reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) Plan, Annual Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation, and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources

Location: Naperville, IL