Recruiter - Grand Rapids Area

Recruiter | Grand Rapids, MI

Salary Range: $55,000 - $82,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for connecting talent with opportunity and building strong teams? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Grand Rapids seeking skilled Recruiters.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Grand Rapids 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

• Source, screen, and recruit qualified candidates for a range of manufacturing roles, including production, skilled trades, and engineering.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand departmental needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job requisition to offer acceptance, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Utilize various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, vocational schools, and local community outreach, to attract talent.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess candidates' technical skills, safety awareness, and cultural fit for a manufacturing environment.
• Maintain accurate candidate data and recruitment metrics within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Stay informed on manufacturing industry trends, labor market conditions, and competitor recruitment activities.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting for various manufacturing roles (e.g., production, engineering, quality, maintenance).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, work environments, and industry-specific skill requirements.
• Ability to effectively source and attract passive candidates for specialized technical and operational positions.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and modern sourcing techniques.
• Excellent interviewing, negotiation, and candidate assessment skills relevant to the industrial sector.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with specific manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC, welding, automation) or engineering disciplines.
• Active involvement in local manufacturing associations, trade groups, or technical schools.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with recruitment data analysis and reporting.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Recruitment Consultant, Talent Scout, Sourcing Specialist, HR Recruiter, Human Resources Recruiter, Headhunter, Corporate 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.