Corporate Recruiter

ESC has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Recruiter to support a fast-paced Human Resources team within a dynamic manufacturing environment in Waukesha, WI. This opportunity is ideal for a relationship-driven recruiting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing full-cycle recruitment across a diverse range of positions.

The Corporate Recruiter will play a key role in attracting and hiring top talent across hourly, skilled trades, technical, operations, and professional-level positions. This individual will partner closely with hiring leaders, drive sourcing strategies, and serve as a trusted recruiting partner while ensuring an efficient and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Job Description:

Full Cycle Recruiting

• Manage the complete recruiting lifecycle including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer process, and pre-employment activities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and execute hiring plans effectively

• Coordinate and manage multiple active requisitions while maintaining strong attention to detail and responsiveness

• Ensure an efficient, high-quality candidate experience throughout all stages of the hiring process

Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify active and passive candidates across a variety of roles

• Build talent pipelines for manufacturing, skilled trades, operations, technical, and professional positions

• Create and maintain search-optimized job postings aligned with position requirements and hiring objectives

• Utilize recruiting tools, networking strategies, and outreach methods to identify top talent

Candidate Assessment & Hiring Support

• Conduct structured interviews and evaluate candidate qualifications based on role requirements

• Document interview outcomes and hiring activity in accordance with employment regulations and company standards

• Coordinate offer approvals and communicate offers in a professional and timely manner

• Provide hiring recommendations and recruiting guidance to business leaders

Relationship Management & Employer Branding

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and serve as a trusted recruiting partner

• Represent the organization at hiring events, career fairs, schools, community events, and workforce initiatives

• Support recruiting marketing efforts and employer branding activities

• Promote a positive and professional image throughout all candidate interactions

Process Improvement & Recruiting Operations

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, recruiting standards, and internal policies

• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, workflows, and candidate engagement efforts

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Talent Acquisition operations

Must Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

• 2–3 years of recruiting experience

• Experience with candidate sourcing and talent pipeline development

• Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance practices

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to travel periodically for recruiting events and hiring initiatives

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Manufacturing, operations, or skilled trades recruiting experience

• Experience supporting high-volume or multi-site recruiting environments

• Exposure to recruiting metrics and process improvement initiatives

• Experience with recruiting events, workforce partnerships, or community outreach efforts