Recruiter - Spring Lake Area

Recruiter | Spring Lake, MI

Salary Range: $53,000 - $80,000 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 Spring Lake seeking skilled Recruiters.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Spring Lake 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, screen, and interview candidates for diverse manufacturing roles, including production operators, skilled trades, and quality technicians.
• Partner with manufacturing hiring managers to define job requirements and develop tailored recruitment strategies for plant-level positions.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for high-volume hourly roles and specialized technical positions within a production environment.
• Coordinate pre-employment screenings such as drug tests, background checks, and physical assessments in accordance with manufacturing safety standards.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, and participation in local industry events.
• Utilize and optimize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage candidate flow and report on key recruitment metrics for manufacturing hires.
• Advise hiring managers on best practices for interviewing, selection, and offer negotiation, specifically for manufacturing talent acquisition.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting for roles within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various sourcing platforms.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, roles, and technical requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for candidate and hiring manager engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective behavioral and competency-based interviews.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, terminology (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, GMP), and technical roles.
• Experience with enterprise-level ATS/HRIS platforms common in manufacturing (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle).
• Proficiency in advanced sourcing techniques and tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search) for specialized talent.
• Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and provide data-driven insights to optimize hiring strategies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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