Recruiter - Muskegon Area

Recruiter | Muskegon, MI

Salary Range: $54,000 - $81,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for connecting talent with opportunity and building strong teams? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Muskegon seeking experienced Recruiters to drive results.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Muskegon 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

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for diverse manufacturing roles, including production, skilled trades, and engineering.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to attract qualified candidates in a competitive manufacturing labor market.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate skills, experience, and cultural fit within a plant environment.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and plant leadership to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Negotiate and extend job offers, ensuring a positive candidate experience and successful onboarding for manufacturing positions.
• Maintain accurate and compliant recruitment records within the ATS, tracking key metrics for efficiency and reporting.
• Proactively build talent pipelines for critical and high-volume manufacturing roles to support ongoing operational needs.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting for diverse roles within a manufacturing environment (e.g., production, engineering, skilled trades).
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, industry-specific talent needs, and safety protocols.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and advanced sourcing techniques for technical and operational roles.
• Exceptional interviewing and candidate assessment skills, tailored for manufacturing competencies and cultural fit.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with hiring managers and candidates in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes or plant operations.
• Experience recruiting for skilled trades or technical roles within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in Spanish or another language common in local manufacturing workforces.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Talent Acquisition Partner, Sourcing Specialist, Recruitment Consultant, HR Recruiter, Staffing Specialist, Corporate Recruiter, Agency Recruiter, Talent Scout, Headhunter, Recruitment Coordinator

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.