Recruiter | Kentwood, MI

Salary Range: $53,000 - $80,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for connecting talent with opportunity and building strong teams? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Kentwood seeking skilled Recruiters.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Kentwood that are adding Recruiters to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing leaders to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Source and attract qualified candidates for various manufacturing roles, including production, engineering, and quality.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate skills and cultural fit.
• Manage the full recruitment life cycle, from initial requisition to offer extension and onboarding support.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to optimize efficiency and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Stay informed about industry trends, labor market conditions, and best practices in manufacturing recruitment.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to source and attract highly skilled candidates for various operational and technical roles.
• Proven experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruiting software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, terminology, and industry-specific skill sets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring managers.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ATS implementation or optimization.
• Project management experience, particularly in HR-related initiatives.
• Strong data analysis skills with a focus on recruiting metrics and reporting.
• Experience with employer branding initiatives or social media recruiting campaigns.
• Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement certifications.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Recruiting Coordinator, HR Recruiter, Technical Recruiter, Agency Recruiter, Corporate Recruiter, Sourcer, Talent Partner, Recruitment Consultant, Human Resources Generalist

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.