Recruiter - Kalamazoo Area

2 weeks ago

Kalamazoo, MI, United States The Pivot Group Full time
Job Description:

Recruiter | Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $50,000 - $77,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for connecting talent with opportunity and building strong teams? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Kalamazoo seeking experienced Recruiters.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Kalamazoo that are seeking Recruiters. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source, screen, and recruit qualified candidates for diverse manufacturing roles, including production, engineering, and skilled trades.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition to offer acceptance for factory and plant positions.
  • Partner closely with manufacturing hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Develop and implement innovative sourcing techniques to attract top talent in a competitive manufacturing labor market.
  • Conduct thorough interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and facilitate the selection process with hiring teams.
  • Negotiate offers and manage the pre-boarding process for new manufacturing hires.
  • Maintain accurate candidate data and recruitment activities within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Build and nurture talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill manufacturing roles.
Recommended Qualifications
  • Proven experience recruiting for a variety of roles within a manufacturing environment (e.g., production, engineering, quality, maintenance).
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, industry trends, and specific skill sets.
  • Demonstrated ability to source and attract passive candidates for technical and skilled trades positions.
  • Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various sourcing tools.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes, terminology, or skilled trades.
  • Experience recruiting for a unionized environment.
  • Proficiency in Spanish or other languages common in manufacturing workforces.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing-specific compliance or safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO).
  • Experience with recruitment marketing or employer branding specifically for blue-collar roles.


Job Titles That Should Apply

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Talent Acquisition Partner, Recruitment Consultant, Sourcing Specialist, Corporate Recruiter, HR Recruiter, Talent Partner, Talent Sourcer, Recruitment Specialist

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Osha
• HR
• Safety Regulations
• Resume
• Offers
• Talent Acquisition
• Compliance
• Pipelines
• Recruitment
• Branding
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Spanish
• Sourcing
• Compensation
• Manufacturing
• Interpersonal Skills
• Regulations
• Preparation
• Maintenance
• Engineering
• Marketing
• Communication

Salary Package:
$ 50,000.00 - 77,000.00 (US Dollar)

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