Recruitment Support

Alfa Laval•Richmond, VA

14d•$25 - $35•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 hiring managers and external staffing agencies to maintain a steady pipeline of qualified candidates in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment. It is a six-month contract position. The recruiter serves as the primary contact for contracted staffing agencies supporting hourly manufacturing hiring, managing agency relationships and performance and coordinating temporary-to-permanent conversions. The role is primarily office-based within a manufacturing or industrial environment, with walking through plant floors and warehouses, occasional extended hours, weekend work and third-shift visibility, and travel to satellite job fairs for 10–20% of the time. Alfa Laval describes its workplace as open, friendly, inclusive, and dynamic, with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The role’s base salary is typically $25.00–$35.00 per hour. Benefits-eligible associates have access to healthcare, dental and vision plans, a wellness program, a 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, and other benefits.

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 relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and agency partners.
Ability to prioritize multiple requisitions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort using metrics to track recruitment effectiveness and improve processes.
Commitment to equitable hiring practices and reducing recruitment bias.
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 roles, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define job requirements, and develop recruitment strategies.
Attract a diverse candidate pool through job boards, social media, community outreach, employee referrals, and job fairs.
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, timely applicant-tracking-system records and ensure compliance with hiring policies and regulations.
Build and maintain a talent pipeline for recurring and seasonal hiring needs.
Serve as the primary 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 performance using time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, agency-performance, candidate-satisfaction, and diversity metrics.