Recruiting Manager

zTrip; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Weekday schedule

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

zTrip in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Recruiting Manager to lead talent acquisition and onboarding across the organization. You will build strong relationships with candidates, employees, and leaders while driving recruitment strategies to support growth and excellence.

This role focuses on attracting top talent, managing full-cycle recruiting, and partnering with managers to meet staffing needs. A weekday, on-site schedule and a collaborative work environment are provided to advance workforce

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, human resources, staffing or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple openings and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
• Professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
• Detail-oriented and highly dependable.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, and sourcing tools preferred.
• Knowledge of employment practices and recruiting best practices preferred.
• Passion for connecting talented individuals with meaningful career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates across multiple departments and positions.
• Source candidates through online job boards, social media, employee referrals, workforce partnerships, and community outreach initiatives.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Represent the company at career fairs, recruiting events, networking opportunities, and community functions.
• Promote the company's culture, career opportunities, and benefits to prospective candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure a positive, professional, and engaging candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, background checks, drug screenings, and onboarding documentation.
• Partner with department leaders and training teams to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Sourcing

Interviewing

Networking

Multitasking

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Recruiting platforms

Sourcing tools

Job description

Recruiting Manager

Recruit Top Talent. Build Strong Relationships. Drive Workforce Growth.

Join Our Team in Milwaukee, WI

We're looking for an enthusiastic, relationship-focused Recruiting Manager to join our Milwaukee team. In this role, you'll lead recruitment and onboarding efforts across our organization, helping attract, hire, and retain the talented professionals who drive our success. You'll build meaningful relationships with candidates, employees, operational leaders, and community partners while developing innovative recruiting strategies that support growth and operational excellence.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, identifying talent, solving challenges, and creating an exceptional candidate experience. Your efforts will directly impact staffing success, employee retention, service quality, and the continued growth of our organization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment

What You'll Do as a Recruiting Manager:

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates across multiple departments and positions
• Source candidates through online job boards, social media, employee referrals, workforce partnerships, and community outreach initiatives
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs
• Represent the company at career fairs, recruiting events, networking opportunities, and community functions
• Promote the company's culture, career opportunities, and benefits to prospective candidates
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment solutions

Candidate Experience & Onboarding

• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process
• Ensure a positive, professional, and engaging candidate experience from first contact through onboarding
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, background checks, drug screenings, and onboarding documentation
• Partner with department leaders and training teams to ensure a smooth transition for new hires
• Conduct orientation and onboarding activities as needed
• Maintain consistent and effective communication with candidates and newly hired employees

Employee Engagement & Retention Support

• Collaborate with leadership teams to support employee retention initiatives
• Conduct follow-up check-ins with new hires during the onboarding period
• Gather employee feedback and identify opportunities to improve recruitment and retention efforts
• Assist in developing programs that enhance employee satisfaction and engagement
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and people-focused workplace culture
• Support recognition programs and initiatives that celebrate employee achievements

Workforce Planning & Recruitment Analytics

• Monitor staffing needs, recruitment trends, and labor market conditions to support business goals
• Track recruiting metrics, hiring activity, retention rates, and workforce forecasts
• Prepare recruitment reports and provide regular updates to leadership
• Recommend process improvements to enhance hiring efficiency, candidate quality, and recruitment effectiveness
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking and recruitment records
• Collaborate with management on long-term workforce planning strategies

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner closely with operations, department leaders, and executive leadership to meet hiring objectives
• Build relationships with community organizations, workforce agencies, colleges, and educational institutions
• Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns
• Contribute recruitment best practices that strengthen hiring and retention outcomes
• Serve as a trusted recruitment resource and advisor to hiring managers
• Assist in developing recruiting processes, training, and talent acquisition programs that support organizational growth

Qualifications for a Recruiting Manager:

• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, human resources, staffing, operations, transportation, or a related field preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional relationship-building and networking abilities
• Experience managing multiple openings and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset
• Professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude
• Detail-oriented and highly dependable
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, and sourcing tools preferred
• Knowledge of employment practices and recruiting best practices preferred
• Passion for connecting talented individuals with meaningful career opportunities

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on organizational growth and success
• Play a key role in attracting and retaining top talent
• Build meaningful relationships with candidates, employees, and leadership teams
• Help shape the future of our workforce and company culture
• Work in a supportive, people-focused environment
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career advancement