Senior Recruiter – Talent Acquisition

The Senior Recruiter plays a key role in driving talent acquisition efforts for a leading global manufacturing organization. This position manages the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates. The primary focus is identifying and attracting skilled manufacturing, engineering, and technical professionals who can contribute to the continued growth and success of the company.

Location: Kohler, WI
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm HYBRID (in person 2-3 days/week)
Pay/Compensation: $30-$34/hour + BENEFITS
Opportunity Type: indefinite contract with potential to convert permanent 

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source and attract top manufacturing, engineering, and technical talent through job boards, social media, industry events, and professional networks.
• Conduct comprehensive interviews and candidate assessments to evaluate qualifications, technical capabilities, and cultural fit.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and department leaders, particularly within engineering and technical teams, to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Develop and publish clear, compelling job descriptions that accurately reflect role requirements and responsibilities.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by maintaining clear communication, providing timely feedback, and guiding candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Stay informed on industry trends, labor market conditions, and competitive hiring practices to support effective recruiting strategies.
• Utilize assessment tools and screening techniques to evaluate candidates’ technical abilities and suitability for manufacturing and engineering roles.
• Manage the offer process, including negotiating compensation packages while considering market competitiveness, internal equity, and budget guidelines.
• Coordinate with HR and hiring managers to support a smooth onboarding and transition process for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and company policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment metrics using Workday and other HR systems to support reporting, analysis, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Professional HR certifications such as PHR or SHRM-CP are highly valued.
• Minimum of 3+ years of talent acquisition experience, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience recruiting for engineering and technical roles is required.
• Experience using Workday Recruiting or Workday HCM is required.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR software platforms.