Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Engineering/Manufacturing)

Job Title: Recruiter (High-volume manufacturing)

Pay Rate: $35 to $40/HR

Duration: 9 Months

Location: Lexington, NC (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)

Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We are looking for a Recruiter (High-volume manufacturing) with high-volume manufacturing recruiting experience, good business partnership, and someone who can be on-site 2 days/wk to forge those relationships. Our core business includes rail vehicles, automation, electrification solutions, turnkey systems, and related services.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Professional to join our People & Organization department and support recruiting efforts, primarily concerning exempt and manufacturing recruiting. If your passion is networking with people of all avenues with a genuine desire to build partnerships with business leaders, candidates, and industry groups, then we'd love to talk with you!

Your days will include sourcing candidates through various channels, partnering with Hiring Managers on interview and selection procedures, and hosting or participating in hiring events. To succeed in this role, you should develop long-term recruiting strategies and nurture trusting relationships with hiring managers and potential hires. You will also create robust talent pipelines for our company’s current and future hiring needs.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Coordinating with hiring managers to identify workforce needs
• Conducting strategy calls and determining selection criteria
• Sourcing potential candidates through online channels (e.g., social platforms and professional networks), sourcing platforms, and responses to posted positions
• Planning interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews
• Assessing candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System (Avature)
• Working with Hiring Managers to create impactful job descriptions and potential interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements
• Organizing and attending career fairs and recruitment events
• Fostering long-term relationships with past applicants, potential candidates, and Hiring Managers

Top 3 skills:

• Sourcing and interviewing candidates
• Managing relationships with the Hiring Managers
• Attending Hiring Events (organizing them on a monthly basis).

To thrive in this role, you have:

• Proven work experience (5-8 years) as a Talent Acquisition Professional or similar role
• Adept with social media, resume databases, and professional networks (Factory Fix, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in addition to sourcing and presentation skills
• A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within matrixed, corporate organizations
• 4-year degree in Human Resources Management or a relevant field (preferred)