Senior Recruiter

MarketLab; Caledonia (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Marketlab, a healthcare solutions leader, seeks a Senior Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Business Partner. The role combines strategic TA planning with leadership of the recruitment team, partnering with executive leadership to meet staffing goals and enhance the candidate experience.

You will drive sourcing strategies, employer branding, and DEI initiatives while collaborating with HR, department heads, and external partners to align with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7–10 years of broad recruiting experience and business partnering.
• Strong knowledge of TA best practices and employment laws.
• Proven experience in strategic TA planning and execution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with growth.
• Forecast staffing needs and build proactive pipelines for key roles.
• Partner with senior leadership to understand evolving hiring needs.
• Lead recruitment team with clear KPIs and high-performance culture.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment lifecycle and candidate experience.
• Drive employer branding and DEI initiatives in hiring practices.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS/ATS systems

Data analytics tools

TA platforms

Job description

Senior Recruiter - Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Marketlab is a market-leading healthcare solutions organization specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sourcing of private label products. It’s our mission to provide our healthcare partners timely solutions with a straightforward approach based on knowing them and their work. Every day we strive to positively impact the lives of the people who in turn impact the health and wellness of our communities.

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marketlab’s success is built upon a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and the belief that every team member plays a vital role in creating an exceptional customer service experience.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Senior Recruiter requires a dynamic individual that will lead and perform the functions of Talent Acquisition while also being the lead advisor to Marketlab leadership related to the clarity of the talent needed, and best processes and sourcing channels available. This role is dedicated to providing the best talent timely and establishing credible relationships internally that lead to confident Talent decisions by our leadership.

This role involves managing the full lifecycle of recruiting efforts, aligning talent acquisition initiatives with business goals, and fostering a strong employer brand. The Senior Recruiter will work closely with department heads, HR, and executive leadership to meet the company's staffing needs, while ensuring an excellent candidate experience and promoting diversity, and inclusion in hiring practices.

This job is physically located at our Caledonia, Michigan headquarters with Hybrid flexibility.

Summary of Success

• Intellectually curious and life-long learners

• Thrives in a fast-changing hyper-growth environment

• Have an intense commitment to achieving the mission

• Are effective, ’get it done’ and have a sense of ownership

• Are comfortable with ambiguity, autonomy and recognize that creativity is at its best when people connect

• Are remarkable in their chosen field
  

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Talent Acquisition:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company’s growth goals and workforce planning.

• Forecast staffing needs and ensure a proactive talent pipeline for key roles.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand and respond to evolving hiring needs.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Foster a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations, goals, and KPIs for the recruitment team.

• Stay informed on best practices and innovative recruiting trends to continuously improve processes and team effectiveness.

Recruitment Process Management:

• Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and a positive candidate experience.

• Implement effective sourcing strategies, including job boards, social media, talent networks, and partnerships with industry associations and universities.

• Leverage data-driven insights to optimize recruitment processes and outcomes.

Employer Branding and Candidate Experience:

• Lead employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.

• Ensure a consistent and high-quality candidate experience from initial contact to onboarding.

• Develop recruitment marketing campaigns that highlight company culture, values, and career opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion (DI):

• Integrate DEI initiatives into talent acquisition strategies and processes to ensure diverse candidate pipelines.

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support DEI goals and foster an inclusive recruitment environment.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with HR, department heads, and executive leadership to align recruitment strategies with business objectives.

• Build strong relationships with external recruitment partners, staffing agencies, and other talent sourcing channels.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of sourcing, hiring, and retention strategies.

• Provide regular reports to executive leadership on talent acquisition performance, market trends, and progress toward hiring goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

• Input into the overall hiring strategy of the organization to ensure teams consist of a diverse set of qualified individuals.

• Ensure the staffing needs of the company are being met, with a creative long-term talent strategy in mind.

• Devise and implement sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants, such as employer branding initiatives.

• Create and implement end-to-end candidate hiring processes to ensure a positive experience

• Form close relationships with hiring managers to ensure clear candidate/interviewer expectations

• Determine and develop Marketlab’s Candidate Value Proposition and establish the communication channels to effectively drive this proposition.

• Uses TA technology to source top level Healthcare Supplier industry talent

• Project manages the identification and deployment of an integrated HR/ATS system

• Uses data/analytics to create an TA scorecard and insights to guide TA Function strategy and operations.

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of broad recruiting experience and business partnering.

• Strong knowledge of TA best practices and employment laws.

• Proven experience in strategic TA planning and execution.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align TA/HR strategies with business objectives and anticipate future needs.

• Problem Solving: Skilled in analyzing complex situations and developing effective solutions.

• Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on developing and motivating teams.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to present ideas clearly and persuasively.

• Collaboration: Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with diverse teams.

• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.