Recruiter - Lansing Area

Recruiter | Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $52,000 - $79,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for connecting talent with opportunity and building strong teams? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Lansing seeking experienced Recruiters.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Lansing that are seeking skilled Recruiters. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and recruit skilled production, maintenance, engineering, and operational staff for manufacturing plants.
• Partner with manufacturing hiring managers to define job requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' technical skills and cultural fit within a manufacturing environment.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial requisition to offer negotiation and pre-boarding for manufacturing roles.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for critical and hard-to-fill manufacturing positions.
• Utilize various sourcing methods, including industry-specific job boards, vocational schools, and professional networks, to attract manufacturing talent.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws throughout the manufacturing hiring process.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting for diverse roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, roles (e.g., production, engineering, quality, maintenance), and specific technical requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in full-cycle recruitment, including advanced sourcing techniques, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various digital sourcing tools.
• Strong ability to partner with and advise manufacturing hiring managers on talent acquisition strategies.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with common manufacturing processes, equipment, or industry terminology.
• Experience recruiting for skilled trades (e.g., machinists, welders, electricians) or high-volume production roles.
• Understanding of safety regulations (e.g., OSHA) and compliance within manufacturing environments.
• Experience recruiting in a unionized or lean manufacturing environment.
• Multilingual proficiency, particularly Spanish, to support a diverse workforce.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, HR Recruiter, Sourcing Specialist, Talent Sourcer, Corporate Recruiter, Recruitment Consultant, Staffing Specialist, Talent Partner, Recruitment Specialist, Human Resources Recruiter, Headhunter

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.