Recruiter

Job Title: Recruiter

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Industry: heavy industrial manufacturing

Status of Hire: direct placement; permanent

Pay: $50k-$55k; non-exempt

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, PTO, Life, LTD, STD, 401k with company match, and more!

Summary: The Recruiter is responsible for full-cycle recruitment efforts in support of a high-volume manufacturing operation. This role will focus on recruiting machine operators, maintenance technicians, assemblers, production associates, material handlers, and other skilled and semi-skilled manufacturing personnel. The Recruiter will partner closely with hiring managers and plant leadership to ensure staffing levels meet production demands while delivering a positive candidate experience. This position is fully onsite in Spartanburg, SC and utilizes ADP Recruiting and HRIS systems to manage recruitment activities.

Job Duties:

Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly manufacturing positions including machine operators, maintenance technicians, production associates, assemblers, material handlers, forklift operators, and other blue-collar manufacturing personnel.

Partner with hiring managers and department leaders to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities.

Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, career fairs, technical schools, community partnerships, and direct outreach efforts.

Conduct phone screens and interviews to assess candidate qualifications, work history, attendance, and cultural fit.

Coordinate interview scheduling, hiring events, plant tours, and onboarding activities.

Maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates to support production demands and staffing forecasts.

Manage candidate records, requisitions, interview feedback, and hiring workflows within ADP.

Facilitate employment offers, pre-employment screenings, background checks, drug testing, and onboarding documentation.

Track and report recruiting metrics including applicant flow, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and hiring trends.

Support workforce planning initiatives and proactively identify recruitment challenges and solutions.

Develop and maintain relationships with local technical colleges, workforce development organizations, and community partners.

Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable employment laws throughout the recruitment process.

Assist with retention initiatives, new hire orientation, and other HR-related projects as assigned.

Promote a positive employer brand within the manufacturing community.

Perform these and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

1-3 years of high-volume recruiting experience required.

Previous experience recruiting within a high-volume manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or industrial environment highly preferred.

Experience recruiting hourly production employees and skilled trades personnel required.

Prior experience in onboarding documentation (I-9, W-4, Direct Deposit forms, etc.) strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS software; ADP experience preferred.

Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate relationship management skills.

Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.

Ability to conduct plant tours and attend hiring events both onsite and offsite.

Moderate physical activity including walking production floors and interacting with manufacturing personnel.

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and PPE requirements.

Ability to communicate effectively with candidates, employees, and management teams.

Ability and desire to perform other duties as assigned as it relates to the scope and nature of the business