Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for manufacturing and production roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers.
• Partner with plant managers, supervisors, and department leaders to understand staffing needs and build effective hiring plans.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, community partnerships, job fairs, and local outreach programs.
• Conduct bilingual (English/Spanish) phone screens, interviews, and candidate communications to ensure clear understanding throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate and participate in hiring events, career fairs, and community recruiting initiatives, including those targeting Spanish-speaking candidates.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) with accurate candidate and requisition data.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for high-volume and hard-to-fill manufacturing positions.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
• Support employer branding efforts to attract talent in a competitive manufacturing labor market.
• Track and report on recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, source of hire, and offer acceptance rates.
• Ensure compliance with EEOC, OFCCP (if applicable), and other employment regulations throughout the hiring process.
• Assist with onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recruiting experience, with a strong focus on manufacturing, industrial, or production environments.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) required.
• Demonstrated success in high-volume and/or hard-to-fill recruiting.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS) and other recruiting/sourcing tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing roles, shift structures, and plant-floor operations preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of employment law and hiring compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Paycom or other HRIS/ATS platforms.

Preferred Skills

• Experience recruiting for skilled trades (maintenance techs, machine operators, welders, etc.).
• Familiarity with local labor market trends and community organizations serving Spanish-speaking job seekers.
• Experience building and maintaining recruiting partnerships with technical schools, community colleges, and workforce development agencies.

Physical / Work Environment

• Ability to occasionally visit manufacturing floor areas as part of hiring events or plant tours (PPE provided as required).
• Some travel may be required for job fairs and community outreach events.