Associate Recruiter
Job Overview:
We are seeking an Associate Recruiter to support high-volume and professional hiring initiatives within a growing organization. This individual will partner closely with hiring leaders and internal teams to help attract, engage, and identify top talent across a variety of functions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship building, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about creating a strong candidate experience while helping support organizational growth.

Opportunity: Contract for approximately 2 months with possible extension
Location: Hickory/Conover area
Hours/Schedule: Onsite Monday – Friday, 8-5

Key Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting activities across multiple departments and business functions
• Source, screen, and identify qualified candidates through a variety of recruiting channels
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, candidate profiles, and recruiting priorities
• Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication throughout the hiring process
• Assist with talent pipeline development for both current and future hiring needs
• Maintain candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system
• Support recruiting operations, scheduling, and overall candidate experience initiatives
• Provide recruiting updates and market feedback to internal stakeholders as needed

• 1–3 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, HR, customer-facing, or related experience
• Experience supporting recruiting in manufacturing, operations, retail, distribution, furniture, or similar environments is a plus
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Indeed, or other sourcing platforms preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, relationship-driven approach with a strong sense of urgency
• Comfortable working onsite and collaborating cross-functionally with various teams