Recruiter - Montague Area

Recruiter | Montague, MI Salary Range: $52,000 - $79,000 depending on experience Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for connecting talent with opportunity and building strong teams? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Montague seeking Recruiters to lead and enhance their operations. The Opportunity We partner with manufacturers across Montague seeking Recruiters who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit. Key Responsibilities Manage full-cycle recruitment for production, skilled trades, and engineering roles. Source active and passive candidates using diverse channels relevant to manufacturing talent. Partner with manufacturing hiring managers to define job requirements and develop recruitment strategies. Conduct thorough candidate screening, interviews, and skills assessments for technical roles. Coordinate offer letters, background checks, and pre-employment screenings specific to factory environments. Maintain accurate candidate data and manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Participate in job fairs and community outreach to build talent pipelines for critical manufacturing positions. Recommended Qualifications Proven experience recruiting for manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades positions. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, terminology, and typical job functions. Demonstrated ability to source passive candidates in niche manufacturing fields. Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various job boards. Excellent interviewing skills, with an emphasis on evaluating technical and cultural fit for a plant environment. Bonus Qualifications Familiarity with common manufacturing roles and skill sets (e.g., CNC machinists, welders, quality inspectors). Experience recruiting for skilled trades or production roles in a high-volume environment. Understanding of manufacturing plant operations, safety protocols, or industry-specific regulations. Exposure to recruiting in unionized manufacturing facilities. Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish) relevant to the local workforce demographics. Job Titles That Should Apply Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Recruitment Consultant, Talent Partner, HR Recruiter, Technical Recruiter, Corporate Recruiter, Sourcing Specialist, Talent Sourcer, Senior Recruiter Why Pivot Group The Pivot Group 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. 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. The Pivot Group 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.