Recruiter – Manufacturing

The Gund Company • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Recruiter – Manufacturing Find Top Talent. Build Stronger Teams. Shape the Future of Manufacturing. Are you a recruiter who thrives on connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers? Do you want to be part of a growing global organization where your work has a direct impact on business success? If so, this is your opportunity to make a difference. As our Recruiter – Manufacturing, you will play a critical role in fueling the growth of The Gund Company by attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent across multiple locations. This position reports directly to the HRBP and serves as a key partner to business leaders, hiring managers, and HR teams throughout the organization. This is more than a recruiting role. It is an opportunity to influence the future of our workforce, help drive strategic growth initiatives, and build relationships that strengthen our organization for years to come.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least 5-7 years of high-volume recruiting experience, including success in manufacturing, distribution, operations, warehouse, skilled trades, customer service, or professional hiring.
• Experience managing 30 or more concurrent requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong full-cycle recruiting skills, from intake and sourcing through interviewing, selection, offer, and follow-up.
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, job boards, social media, referrals, networking, and direct sourcing.
• Sound knowledge of employment laws, recruiting compliance, and hiring best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Ability to travel periodically for hiring events, career fairs, and business meetings.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership with hiring managers to clarify workforce needs, candidate profiles, and hiring timelines.
• Inventive sourcing strategies and sustainable talent pipelines for current and future manufacturing needs.
• Thoughtful candidate screening, assessment, and hiring recommendations.
• Clear, timely communication that creates a positive experience for every candidate and hiring team.
• Strong community presence through job fairs, workforce development programs, schools, and local partnerships.
• Accurate ATS records and practical recruiting insights using time-to-fill, requisition aging, source effectiveness, offer acceptance, quality-of-hire, retention, and candidate-experience data.
• A commitment to equitable, compliant hiring practices and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Profit sharing twice a year, based on company performance.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health and dental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Long-term incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level