Recruiter – Temporary Assignment

HR Jobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

90-day assignment

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Quanex is hiring a Recruiter for a temporary assignment of approximately 90 days to support its Talent Acquisition team. This onsite role in Houston, TX focuses on sourcing, attracting, and scheduling competitive hourly candidates for Quanex’s US manufacturing plants in partnership with hiring managers and HR/TA stakeholders.

The Recruiter will collaborate with hiring leaders to understand staffing needs, manage an active candidate pipeline, and drive continuous improvement of recruiting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field (preferred).
• Proven recruiter experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Familiar with ATS and social media recruiting tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good organization to manage multiple candidates.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to design recruitment strategies for each team.
• Source, attract, and schedule hourly candidates for Quanex manufacturing locations.
• Build and maintain a candidate pipeline for production and admin roles.
• Share status updates and interview outcomes with candidates and stakeholders.
• Maintain engagement with HR and hiring managers and adjust strategy as needed.
• Monitor recruiting trends and lead process improvements across sites.
• Lead hiring across multiple US manufacturing sites.

Skills

Recruiting

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

Social media platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quanex is hiring a Recruiter for a temporary assignment of approximately 90 days to support its Talent Acquisition team. This onsite role in Houston, TX focuses on sourcing, attracting, and scheduling competitive hourly candidates for Quanex’s US manufacturing plants in partnership with hiring managers and HR/TA stakeholders.

Role Summary

The Recruiter will collaborate with hiring leaders to understand staffing needs and execute recruiting strategies aligned to those requirements. The position will also manage an active candidate pipeline, provide status updates throughout the process, and support continuous improvement of recruiting outcomes across multiple manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and design recruitment strategies tailored to each team.
• Source, attract, and schedule competitive hourly candidates for Quanex manufacturing locations.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for manufacturing roles, including production and administrative positions.
• Maintain candidate engagement by sharing application status, interview outcomes, and next steps.
• Communicate regularly with HR and hiring managers, providing updates on recruiting progress, obstacles, and required strategy adjustments.
• Monitor industry trends, recruiting best practices, and changes affecting talent acquisition in manufacturing.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve the recruitment process and attract high-quality candidates.
• Lead hiring efforts across multiple US manufacturing sites.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).
• Proven experience as a recruiter, with experience in manufacturing or related industries.
• Familiarity with recruiting techniques and tools, including applicant tracking systems (ATS) and social media platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills to manage multiple candidates and tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.

Technology and Tools

• Applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Social media platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite

Attractions of the Temporary Recruiter Assignment

• Opportunity to lead hiring efforts across multiple US manufacturing sites.
• Collaboration with experienced HR and TA team members who value teamwork.
• Support for a growing, global organization in identifying strong talent.

Compensation and Location

• Location: Houston, TX (onsite)
• Pay: USD 30–40 per hour
• Assignment length: approximately 90 days