Recruitment Support

Alfa Laval Spiral•Richmond, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Blue-Collar Recruiter manages full-cycle recruitment for hourly manufacturing positions, including production associates, machine operators, assemblers, and warehouse staff. The role partners with internal hiring managers and external staffing agencies to maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a six-month contract position. The recruiter is the primary contact for contracted staffing agencies supporting hourly manufacturing hiring. Responsibilities include managing agency relationships and performance, negotiating contracts and service-level agreements, and ensuring temporary-to-permanent conversions are handled seamlessly and compliantly. The position is primarily office-based in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with walking through plant floors and warehouses. It includes occasional extended hours, weekend work, third-shift visibility, and travel to satellite job fairs, estimated at 10–20% of the time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2–3 years of recruiting experience, focused on manufacturing, production, or blue-collar roles.
Proven experience managing relationships with external staffing agencies.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HR software.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to build trust and credibility with hiring managers, candidates, and agency partners.
Ability to prioritize multiple requisitions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use metrics to track recruitment effectiveness and improve processes.
Commitment to equitable hiring practices and reducing bias in recruitment.
Flexibility to respond to changing workforce needs and business priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
Experience with Workday and ADP.
Experience recruiting in lean manufacturing or just-in-time production environments.
Familiarity with high-volume hiring campaigns, such as seasonal peaks or plant expansions.
SHRM-CP, PHR, or another relevant HR certification.
Experience with workforce planning and talent pipeline development.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruitment for hourly blue-collar positions, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define job requirements, and develop recruitment strategies.
Use job boards, social media, community outreach, employee referrals, and job fairs to attract a diverse candidate pool.
Conduct phone and in-person interviews to assess candidate fit, availability, and commitment.
Coordinate onboarding, including background checks, drug screenings, and new-hire paperwork.
Maintain accurate and timely records in the applicant tracking system and comply with hiring policies and regulations.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and seasonal hiring needs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for contracted staffing agencies supporting hourly manufacturing hiring.
Negotiate contracts, rates, and service-level agreements with agency partners.
Monitor agency performance using metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and retention rates.
Provide agency recruiters with job specifications, shift requirements, and candidate expectations.
Conduct regular check-ins and performance reviews with agency representatives.
Ensure temporary-to-permanent conversion processes are seamless and compliant.
Address candidate quality, attendance, and workplace-conduct issues with agency teams.
Track recruitment effectiveness and performance metrics, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, agency performance, candidate satisfaction, and diversity metrics.