Recruiter - Kentwood Area

Recruiter | Kentwood, MI

Salary Range: $49,000 - $76,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for connecting talent with opportunity and building strong teams? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Kentwood seeking experienced Recruiters.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Kentwood region seeking Recruiters. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and recruit skilled trades, production operators, engineers, and plant management roles.
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess technical skills, safety consciousness, and cultural fit for a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate closely with plant managers and department heads to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job posting and candidate sourcing to offer extension and pre-onboarding.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for critical and hard-to-fill manufacturing positions.
• Utilize various sourcing methods including job boards, social media, vocational schools, and local industry networks.
• Ensure compliance with all hiring regulations and company policies, including pre-employment screenings relevant to manufacturing operations.

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for technical, operational, and professional roles within manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, roles, and industry-specific skill requirements (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, CAD/CAM).
• Proven ability to source, screen, and assess candidates using various recruitment tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.

Bonus Qualifications

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in a second language relevant to the local manufacturing workforce (e.g., Spanish).
• Experience with employer branding or talent attraction campaigns.
• Familiarity with specific manufacturing industry sectors (e.g., aerospace, automotive, food processing).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Recruiter,Talent Acquisition Specialist,Recruitment Specialist,HR Recruiter,Technical Recruiter,Sourcing Specialist,Talent Sourcer,Recruitment Consultant,Corporate Recruiter,Agency 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.