Contract Embedded Recruiter

Automated Equipment•Red Wing, MN

1d•$45 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

Elektro Assemblies is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Contract Embedded Recruiter to fill several priority positions during an initial 60–90-day engagement, with a potential extension by mutual agreement. The recruiter will work directly with company leadership and hiring managers, take ownership of multiple recruiting efforts, and source and engage qualified candidates, including passive candidates. The assignment focuses on existing LinkedIn job postings and may expand as business priorities evolve. The role is based at Elektro Assemblies in Red Wing, Minnesota, with a target of two to three days per week on-site and flexibility to work remotely for sourcing, screening, and candidate follow-up. This is a direct independent contractor arrangement, subject to mutually agreed terms. Compensation is $45–$55 per hour based on experience and proposed engagement structure; a performance-based completion bonus may also be considered for successful hires. Weekly activity targets and hiring goals will be agreed upon at the start of the assignment.

Requirements

Proven success recruiting professional, technical, manufacturing, and leadership talent.
Strong direct-sourcing skills and experience engaging passive candidates.
Comfortable recruiting for multiple positions simultaneously.
Self-directed, organized, persistent, and results-oriented.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Comfortable working directly with company executives and hiring managers.
Available to begin quickly and commit to an initial 60–90-day engagement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with small to mid-sized manufacturing businesses.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of recruiting efforts for multiple priority positions.
Proactively source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, direct outreach, referrals, professional networks, and other creative channels.
Identify and engage passive candidates who may not be actively looking for a new opportunity.
Conduct initial candidate screens and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
Work directly with Elektro Assemblies leadership to understand position requirements and prioritize recruiting efforts.
Manage candidate communications, interview scheduling, follow-up, and pipeline reporting.
Maintain recruiting momentum and identify opportunities to improve candidate attraction and hiring speed.
Help move qualified candidates through the process from initial contact to accepted offer.
Build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for each priority position and consistently present candidates who meet agreed-upon requirements.
Maintain clear visibility into recruiting activity, candidate status, and next steps.
Help fill priority positions as quickly and effectively as possible and establish a recruiting process that supports continued growth.