TA Business Partner - (Contract)

Watlow; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow is seeking a recruiter to manage high-volume, full-cycle recruitment for hourly manufacturing roles in the St. Louis area. You will source, screen, and present qualified candidates, coordinate interviews with hiring teams, and help run hiring events.

You will handle intake calls with managers, maintain ATS records, and ensure a smooth candidate experience from application to offer, while working onsite four days per week.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of high-volume recruiting for hourly roles (manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, production).
• Full-cycle experience from intake to offer, background check and onboarding.
• Hands-on use of an applicant tracking system and keeping records current.

Responsibilities

• Kick off each search with intake calls to confirm headcount, shifts, pay, must-have skills and start dates.
• Source candidates via job boards, social media, applicant database, trade schools, workforce agencies and community partners; build pipelines for hard-to-fill trades roles.
• Screen and select candidates; review applications, run phone screens and present qualified candidates quickly.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring teams and gather feedback fast.
• Plan and staff hiring events such as job fairs and on-site interview days; extend offers within guidelines.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Full-cycle recruitment

ATS proficiency

Pipeline management

Clear communication

On-site 4 days/wk

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

What You’ll Do

• Kick off each search. Hold intake calls with hiring managers and HR partners to confirm headcount, shifts, pay, must-have skills and start dates.
• Source candidates. Post jobs and source on job boards, social media, our applicant database, trade schools, workforce agencies and community partners. Build pipelines for hard-to-fill trades roles.
• Screen and select. Review applications, run phone screens, and present qualified candidates quickly.
• Coordinate interviews. Schedule and run interviews with hiring teams and gather feedback fast.
• Run hiring events. Plan, promote and staff job fairs, open houses and on-site interview days, including same-day offers where it applies.
• Make and close offers. Extend offers within approved guidelines and keep candidates engaged through start.
• Manage pre-employment steps. Start background checks and drug screens, track results, resolve any holds, and send new-hire details.
• Keep the data clean. Update every candidate's status in our applicant tracking system (ATS) in real time, so reports and dashboards are accurate.
• Report out. Share weekly updates on pipeline, time to fill and open requisitions, and flag risks early.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of high-volume recruiting for hourly roles, such as manufacturing, warehouse, distribution or production
• Full-cycle experience, from intake through offer, background check and onboarding
• Hands-on use of an applicant tracking system and a habit of keeping records current and accurate
• Experience helping plan or run hiring events or job fairs
• Ability to manage 20+ open requisitions at a time and move fast without losing detail
• Clear, friendly communication by phone, text and email with candidates and hiring managers
• Ability to work onsite in St. Louis 4 days a week
• Experience supporting multiple sites or states
• Familiarity with Dayforce a similar ATS

Contract details - This is a full-time (40 hours/week), 6-month contract. An extension may be possible based on business needs, but it is not guaranteed.

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [e-mail].