Recruiting Manager

Elwood Staffing•Columbus, IN

About The Position

The Recruiting Manager is responsible for recruiting and placing highly skilled engineering, IT, and business management professionals in contract-to-hire and direct-hire positions. The role also leads a team of Professional Recruiters, guiding them through recruiting activities, monitoring performance, coaching, and identifying process improvements. The manager is expected to meet and exceed goals while providing superior customer service to clients and candidates. The position involves learning, executing, and enforcing Elwood Professional’s recruitment process; understanding client job requirements; creating attraction-based job descriptions; sourcing and assessing candidates; preparing candidate submittals; coordinating feedback and hiring updates with clients; and presenting offers on clients’ behalf. The manager also ensures recruiters meet expectations and maintains knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Requirements

Ability to build strong relationships, with listening and empathy skills.
Ability to lead and coach a team of Professional Recruiters to meet and exceed objectives.
Self-confidence and ability to work as a self-starter.
Proven track record of success in a similarly competitive role.
Ability to learn and use multiple technical resources, including Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms and tools, and applicant tracking systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving, oral and written communication, interpersonal, and deal-closing skills.
Drive and dedication to go above and beyond to achieve results.
Honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred.
Staffing, recruiting, or business development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Learn, execute, and enforce Elwood Professional’s recruitment process.
Lead Professional Recruiters, monitor their performance, identify process improvements, and coach them.
Review and understand job requirements for specific clients.
Create detailed, attraction-based job descriptions.
Source candidates who meet job requirements using job boards and social media sites.
Screen and interview candidates to assess whether they meet or exceed client expectations.
Prepare and present candidate submittal packages for client review.
Follow up with hiring managers for candidate feedback and updates on job openings.
Provide candidates with client feedback regarding positions for which they have been submitted.
Present offers to candidates on behalf of clients.
Ensure Professional Recruiters meet expectations and take action when necessary.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Provide superior customer service in all aspects of the job.