Senior Recruiter

Weareams; Kentucky; On-site; USD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays/vacation/sick time

Volunteer day

Job summary

AMS is seeking a Senior Recruiter to support client hiring managers, delivering high-quality recruitment services aligned with SLAs and KPIs. The role requires onsite presence in Bowling Green, KY, three days per week, and a 12-month project-based contract with a salary range of USD 78,600–103,400 annually.

You will lead sourcing strategies, manage end-to-end recruitment processes, and partner with teams to ensure candidate quality and a positive hiring manager experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume recruitment, manufacturing/industrial roles.
• End-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing and offers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted adviser and partner with recruiters and hiring managers.
• Develop sourcing strategies using market insights to influence outcomes.
• Deliver high-quality candidate shortlists with clear recommendations.
• Share candidate feedback and adjust recruitment strategies.
• Maintain regular candidate communication and build talent pools.
• Present candidates accurately to clients and support diverse, bias-free selection.

Skills

high-volume recruitment

end-to-end recruitment

independent hiring decisions

onsite recruitment events

sourcing strategies

stakeholder management

onsite Bowling Green KY

fast-paced environment

organization & prioritisation

accountability & ownership

communication & relationship-building

manufacturing ramp-ups

RPO/agency recruitment

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Millions look to us to progress their careers. We look to you.

Global, culturally diverse, inclusive, and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent is our world. Over the last two decades, AMS has redefined the landscape of talent outsourcing and consulting. From pioneering the concept of RPO to continually revolutionising how organisations approach talent acquisition, AMS stands as a world leader in the industry.

Committed, engaged, and inspired, we feel a real sense of belonging, and all have one thing in common: a real passion for talent. Become part of this world and make a difference with us.

https://www.weareams.com/

The Role

Our role is your opportunity to shape the future of talent acquisition. Are you interested?

The Senior Recruiter will support client hiring managers with filling their vacancies to target start dates, ensuring all quality thresholds and SLA/KPIs are met. They will deliver excellent recruitment services to the client in line with agreed service levels, acting as the custodian of candidate quality and the hiring manager experience, working in conjunction with colleagues in teams such as Sourcing and Administration. Senior Recruiters will be aligned to high-touch client business units or stakeholder groups that require additional attention. This may involve more rounds of interviews, more data/insight-led consultation, more complex offer negotiation, intricate reward structures, or interfacing with more senior hiring managers. They will follow a high-touch workflow, investing more time at each stage of the recruitment process than a Recruiter.

Location: Candidates must reside in Kentucky, as the role requires onsite presence at the client’s office in Bowling Green, KY, three days per week.

Contract Duration: 12-month project-based contract.

Salary Range: USD $78,600–$103,400 annually.

Key Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities and Activities

Act as a Trusted Adviser

Build strong partnerships with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to deliver an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience. Lead recruiting discussions and be recognised as a thought leader in sourcing strategy.

Partner with sourcing and talent intelligence experts to develop effective strategies, using market insights to influence hiring outcomes from the start of the process.

Deliver high-quality candidate shortlists with accurate, complete information and clear recommendations to support informed hiring decisions.

Share candidate feedback, challenges, and successes with Recruiters and Hiring Managers, recommending adjustments to recruitment strategies (e.g., alternative locations, talent pools, job description updates).

Demonstrate innovative thinking and ongoing professional development to help clients hire top talent, including passive candidates.

Create and post compelling, accurate job adverts that strengthen the client brand and attract strong applicants.

Develop sourcing strategies using appropriate channels (e.g., LinkedIn, social media), adopting a proactive search approach for niche and specialist roles.

Use data to measure sourcing effectiveness, continuously refine strategies, and share successes and insights.

Engage candidates professionally across multiple channels (email, LinkedIn, phone), regularly headhunting specialist talent.

Gain insight into candidate skills, motivations, and career aspirations to inform selection decisions.

Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process and build long-term talent pools.

Present candidates accurately and compellingly to clients, advocating for diverse and bias-free selection processes.

Track progress, performance, and data in relevant systems.

Value Candidate Experience

Champion candidates through honest, meaningful career discussions that bring the client brand to life.

Ensure candidates feel supported and informed throughout the recruitment journey.

Build lasting relationships so candidates become long-term advocates, regardless of hiring outcomes.

Skills & Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

Proven experience in high-volume recruitment , ideally within manufacturing, industrial, production, or other operational environments, with the ability to recruit General Operatives and production workers at scale.

Extensive experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes , including candidate attraction, sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, selection, and offer management.

Demonstrated ability to make independent and confident hiring decisions based on established criteria, taking ownership of recruitment outcomes without relying on the client to make individual hiring decisions.

Proven experience planning, coordinating, and delivering onsite recruitment and assessment events , ensuring an efficient and consistent candidate evaluation process.

Strong ability to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to build talent pipelines and meet demanding hiring volumes and workforce ramp-up targets.

Highly developed stakeholder management skills , building strong partnerships with hiring managers, site leadership, and internal project teams to understand business needs and deliver recruitment outcomes.

Ability to work onsite in Bowling Green, Kentucky, three days per week , with flexibility to accommodate additional onsite requirements as needed.

Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment , particularly during a new facility launch where priorities, processes, and hiring demands may change.

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies, competing deadlines, and high recruitment volumes simultaneously.

Demonstrated accountability and ownership, taking responsibility for recruitment delivery, hiring quality, and agreed project targets.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Previous experience supporting manufacturing site launches, workforce ramp-ups, or large-scale recruitment projects would be an advantage.

Experience working within an RPO or agency recruitment environment would be beneficial, particularly in projects requiring flexibility, autonomy, and rapid delivery.

Why AMS?

At AMS, we recognise the value of different perspectives and experiences in prompting innovation, sparking creativity, and solving problems.

We come from every walk of life, and our culture is open and inclusive. Our people enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and being trusted to work their way. We offer you career opportunities in every direction you want to explore. It’s our world but you can do it your way.

We offer

• Growth and development focused on your strengths
• A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
• Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer day - you get one additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
• We are committed to pay transparency and fairness. For this role, the initial expected remuneration for US is $78,600–$103,400 annually plus applicable benefits.

U.S. Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, Life, Voluntary Benefits, 401(k), Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time, Performance Bonus

This range is specific to the advertised location and may not be applicable to other locations.

*Details may vary slightly depending on your location, local labour law, etc.

Our culture of inclusion and belonging.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and all aspects of employment are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [emailprotected] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.