What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Recruiter position at Clemens Food Group?
Job Title: Contract Recruiter Bilingual preferred- English, creole, French
Position Summary
We are seeking a results-driven Recruiter with experience hiring both exempt (salaried/professional) and skilled trades positions. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruiting process, building strong talent pipelines, and partnering closely with hiring managers to attract and hire high-quality candidates across a diverse range of roles.
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of professional recruiting strategies as well as hands-on experience sourcing and hiring for skilled trades and hourly workforce positions.
Monday- Friday 8 am-4 pm
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Recruiting
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Position Summary
We are seeking a results-driven Recruiter with experience hiring both exempt (salaried/professional) and skilled trades positions. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruiting process, building strong talent pipelines, and partnering closely with hiring managers to attract and hire high-quality candidates across a diverse range of roles.
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of professional recruiting strategies as well as hands-on experience sourcing and hiring for skilled trades and hourly workforce positions.
Monday- Friday 8 am-4 pm
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for exempt and skilled trades roles, from requisition intake through offer acceptance.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, sourcing strategies, and hiring timelines.
- Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and community outreach.
- Recruit for professional, technical, leadership, and corporate roles.
- Conduct behavioral-based interviews and assess candidates for technical competence and cultural fit.
- Facilitate competitive offer development in partnership with HR and hiring leaders.
- Source and recruit for skilled trades roles (e.g., maintenance technicians, electricians, mechanics, welders, operators, etc.).
- Build and maintain relationships with trade schools, workforce development programs, and community organizations.
- Participate in job fairs and community hiring events.
- Proactively build talent pipelines for high-demand roles.
- Track recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and source effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Promote the organization’s employer brand in the marketplace.
- Stay current on market trends, labor availability, and competitive hiring practices.
Required
- 3 years of recruiting experience, including both exempt and skilled trades hiring.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
- Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience recruiting in manufacturing, construction, industrial, or related industries.
- Knowledge of labor market trends and workforce development resources.
- Professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus.