Regional Recruiter

Valence Surface Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies is seeking a Regional Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly production and skilled manufacturing roles in Los Angeles. This role requires a strong focus on stakeholder management, ensuring efficient hiring processes while providing an excellent candidate experience.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of relevant recruiting experience, and proficiency in applicant tracking systems. Flexibility to travel within the assigned region is essential to support operational hiring needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in high-volume hourly hiring in manufacturing or distribution.
• Ability to maintain compliant hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly production roles across multiple locations.
• Develop and execute regional recruiting plans.
• Track and report recruiting metrics like time to fill and source effectiveness.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Candidate experience focus

Process discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

The Regional Recruiter is responsible for high-volume, full-cycle recruiting to support manufacturing operations across an assigned multi-site region. This role partners closely with Plant/Operations leaders and HR to fill hourly production and skilled manufacturing roles (e.g., Production Operators, Material Handlers/Forklift, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse) across multiple shifts, ensuring a strong candidate experience, timely starts, and compliance with hiring and safety-related requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume, full-cycle recruiting for hourly production roles across an assigned region, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, selection, and offer process.
• Partner with Plant Managers, Production/Operations leaders, and HR to align on headcount plans, shift needs, start dates, attendance expectations, and critical skills/experience.
• Develop and execute regional recruiting plans to support ramp-ups, seasonal demand, and turnover-sensitive roles; build bench strength for frequent openings.
• Source candidates through high-volume channels (job boards, referrals, community partners, staffing partners, walk-in traffic where applicable) and targeted outreach for hard-to-fill skilled roles.
• Run and support hiring events (open interviews, job fairs, on-site/virtual events) and coordinate fast, compliant selection decisions to meet production demands.
• Conduct structured phone/video screens and/or in-person interviews; assess for safety mindset, reliability/attendance, shift flexibility, relevant manufacturing experience, and ability to meet job requirements.
• Coordinate interview scheduling across multiple sites and shifts; maintain frequent communication with candidates to reduce no-shows and improve show rates.
• Partner with HR and site leadership to facilitate offers, background/drug screens, physical/fitness-for-duty requirements (as applicable), and onboarding readiness for day-one productivity.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure data integrity for reporting and compliance.
• Track and report recruiting metrics such as time to fill, time to start, candidate flow, event conversion, source effectiveness, and no-show/early attrition trends; recommend improvements.
• Ensure consistent and compliant hiring practices, including EEO, interview documentation, and adherence to company policies and local/state/federal employment laws.
• Promote the employer brand in local markets and strengthen community pipelines (technical schools, workforce boards, veteran organizations, community groups) to support ongoing manufacturing hiring needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 3+ years of recruiting experience (corporate and/or agency), including full-cycle recruiting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting high-volume hourly hiring (manufacturing, distribution, or similar operations), including managing multiple requisitions with tight timelines.
• Experience supporting multi-site recruiting or a defined territory; ability to build local pipelines in multiple labor markets.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); comfort learning HRIS/timekeeping systems as needed.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and fair hiring practices; ability to maintain compliant documentation and consistent selection processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to move quickly while maintaining quality and candidate experience.
• Ability to travel within the assigned region; flexibility to support off-shift hiring events as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience with high-volume manufacturing, distribution, skilled trades, or other operations environments.
• Experience recruiting for production operators, maintenance technicians, electricians/mechanics, quality technicians, and warehouse/forklift roles.
• Experience planning and executing high-throughput hiring events (open interviews, same-day offers) and improving show rates/time-to-start.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or other languages relevant to the regional labor market.
• Experience recruiting in production environments and/or partnering with staffing agencies (temp-to-hire) for manufacturing workforce needs.
• Familiarity with common ATS/HR systems and recruiting analytics.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or other recruiting/HR certification.

Competencies

• Consultative partnering and influencing
• Candidate-centric communication and responsiveness
• Data-driven decision making and reporting
• Process discipline and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role
• Confidentiality and sound judgment
• Continuous improvement mindset

Travel / Work Conditions

This position may be on-site, hybrid, or field-based depending on business needs. Regular travel within the assigned region is expected to support plant visits, hiring manager meetings, and hiring events. Some early morning, evening, overnight, or weekend work may be required to support multiple shifts and operational hiring needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.