Remote Recruiter

Orion International; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Talent seeks a Recruiter to act as a strategic talent acquisition partner for a broad set of functions, from frontline operations to executive leadership. The role emphasizes consultative recruiting, market intelligence, and relationship-building to deliver high-quality talent nationwide.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in manufacturing or related industrial sectors, with strong sourcing skills and a track record of managing multiple searches efficiently, while ensuring an

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across multiple functions (high-volume frontline, sales, engineering, admin, leadership).
• Experience recruiting in manufacturing/industrial sectors and related fields.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems, resume databases, and other recruitment tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for frontline, sales, engineering, product management, administrative, professional, and leadership roles.
• Deliver an outstanding candidate and client experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Act as a consultative partner to stakeholders, building expertise on jobs, clients, candidates, and markets.
• Conduct position intake calls with clients to inform recruitment strategies.
• Leverage sourcing, market mapping, and talent intelligence to engage passive and active candidates.
• Conduct professional phone interviews, conveying role value and candidate fit.

Skills

Industry expertise

Relationship management

Market analysis

Communication

Customer focus

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tech-savvy

Attention to detail

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Resume Databases

Recruitment Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

SUMMARY & SCOPE

The Recruiter serves as a strategic talent acquisition partner responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent across a broad range of functions, including high-volume frontline operations, supply chain, sales, engineering, product management, administration, and executive leadership roles. This position requires a consultative approach to recruiting, strong business acumen, and the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously while delivering an exceptional client and candidate experience.

The ideal candidate has experience recruiting within manufacturing, industrial electrical infrastructure, network infrastructure, automation, connectivity, or related industries and understands how to identify talent across both technical and commercial disciplines. This individual will leverage market intelligence, sourcing expertise, and relationship-building skills to deliver high-quality talent solutions for clients nationwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for frontline, sales, engineering, product management, administrative, professional, and executive-level positions.
• Deliver an outstanding candidate and client experience: Ensure a seamless and positive experience for all stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.
• Function as a consultant and hiring guide to all stakeholders by building expertise around the jobs, clients, candidates, and markets we serve.
• Conduct position intake calls with clients: Gather detailed information about the job requirements and client expectations to create effective recruitment strategies.
• Leverage advanced sourcing methodologies, market mapping, talent intelligence tools, networking, and Boolean search strategies to identify and engage passive and active candidates across technical, commercial, operational, and executive functions.
• Conduct professional and thoughtful phone interviews, providing the value proposition of the role, consider the candidate’s situation and interest.
• Solicit and pursue referrals from business networks and/or internal referrals.
• Leverage a variety of media to connect with our talent communities (phone, email, campaigning, network introductions, and social media).
• Track and provide updates on each assigned position: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the recruitment process for each position in Orion’s systems. Communicate regularly with hiring leaders to engage them in the search and keep them apprised of progress. Maintain communication with all submitted candidates.
• Ensure candidates and clients are well-prepared for all interviews.
• Partner with hiring leaders to develop recruiting strategies, workforce plans, and talent pipelines aligned with business objectives.
• Attend industry conferences, networking events, hiring events, and talent acquisition functions to build candidate pipelines and strengthen market presence.
• Contribute to talent acquisition projects and strategic recruiting initiatives that support business growth.
• Conduct executive search activities including market mapping, competitive intelligence, candidate identification, and passive candidate outreach.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines across manufacturing, industrial technology, electrical infrastructure, network infrastructure, automation, engineering, and commercial functions.
• Provide market intelligence, compensation trends, and talent availability insights to hiring managers and business leaders.
• Strict adherence to all regulations (OFCCP and all other compliance standards set forth).

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Industry expertise: In-depth understanding of the aligned industry and its nuances.
• Relationship management: Ability to build and maintain strong, lasting relationships and function as a consultative partner who takes initiative, has a plan, and embraces partnering.
• Market analysis: Proficiency in gathering and analyzing market intelligence.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interacting regularly with the external market, in public-speaking environments, and with Orion clients.
• Customer focus: Commitment to providing exceptional client service.
• Problem-solving: Ability to identify and address client needs effectively.
• Collaboration: Team player with a willingness to work closely with colleagues and clients.
• Tech-savvy: Proficient with computer systems, including the full MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access), and demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and master company- specific software and intranet systems.
• Attention to Detail: You have top-notch time management and organizational skills, are thorough in approach, can juggle competing priorities, have an eye for quality, and a passion for working a process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial technology, electrical infrastructure, network infrastructure, automation, or related industrial organizations strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience supporting a combination of high-volume frontline hiring, sales, engineering, product management, administrative, professional, and leadership-level searches.
• Proven ability to influence hiring decisions and serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and executive stakeholders.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems, resume databases, and other recruitment tools.
• Demonstrated success managing executive search assignments and recruiting senior leadership talent.
• Proven ability to identify, engage, and attract passive candidates using advanced sourcing and networking techniques.
• Ability to influence and partner with stakeholders ranging from frontline managers to executive leadership.
• Strong track record of managing multiple requisitions simultaneously across varying functions and levels.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience recruiting within industrial manufacturing, electrical infrastructure, network infrastructure, automation, controls, data center, connectivity, or industrial technology organizations.
• Background supporting companies that manufacture or distribute electrical, networking, connectivity, automation, power distribution, or industrial infrastructure products.
• Experience recruiting for technical disciplines such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, automation, controls, product management, and industrial sales.
• Experience supporting both high-volume hiring initiatives and specialized executive searches.
• Agency, RPO, and/or executive search experience preferred.

PREFERRED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Manufacturing
• Industrial Technology
• Industrial Electrical Infrastructure
• Network Infrastructure
• Connectivity & Data Center Solutions
• Automation & Controls
• Power Distribution
• Engineering Services
• Industrial Products

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel

ABOUT ORION

Orion Talent helps companies fill 1 or 100,000 roles with the right people and the right solution, so they can build winning teams today and into the future. We power all of our clients’ talent needs through our rich network of highly sought after candidates, including an engaged community of veterans and military personnel. We connect companies with ready now candidates and design led recruiting solutions. We're enriching lives and elevating the recruiting experience. Talent acquisition is our mission, and our mission isn't done until we've nailed it.