Contract Recruiter

Trak Group•Grove City, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

trak group is partnering with a growing manufacturing client in Grove City, Ohio, to support its expanding Shared Services team. The client is seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to assist with increased hiring needs across its manufacturing division, focusing on approximately 8–10 open manufacturing positions. The recruiter will source, identify, and recruit qualified manufacturing and skilled labor candidates while independently managing recruiting activities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Greenhouse ATS is highly preferred.

Requirements

Previous experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing.
Demonstrated success sourcing and recruiting candidates for manufacturing or skilled labor positions.
Strong candidate sourcing and networking abilities.
Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Ability to independently manage multiple open positions and recruiting priorities.
Strong understanding of recruiting processes, including sourcing, screening, and candidate evaluation.
Experience partnering with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Ability to build relationships with candidates and maintain consistent communication.
Proactive, self-motivated approach to recruiting and problem-solving.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with immediate hiring needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Greenhouse ATS.
Established professional network of manufacturing and skilled labor candidates.
Previous experience recruiting for multiple manufacturing positions simultaneously.
Background in corporate recruiting, agency staffing, or high-volume manufacturing recruitment.
Experience developing targeted sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions.
Demonstrated ability to quickly build qualified candidate pipelines.

Responsibilities

Manage recruiting efforts for approximately 8–10 open positions within the manufacturing division.
Proactively source and identify qualified candidates for manufacturing and skilled labor opportunities.
Use professional networks, recruiting platforms, referrals, and other sourcing strategies to build candidate pipelines.
Screen and evaluate candidates based on position requirements, technical qualifications, and relevant experience.
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and identify ideal candidate profiles.
Develop targeted recruiting strategies for hard-to-fill manufacturing positions.
Build and maintain relationships with qualified manufacturing and skilled trades professionals.
Coordinate candidate communication, interview scheduling, and recruiting follow-up.
Maintain accurate candidate records, recruiting activities, and hiring progress in the applicant tracking system.
Provide regular updates to hiring managers regarding candidate pipelines and recruiting progress.
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing effectiveness and accelerate the hiring process.
Support additional recruiting activities as needed throughout the contract assignment.