Recruiter - St. Johns Area

Recruiter | St. Johns, MI

Salary Range: $57,000 - $84,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented 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 advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in St. Johns seeking experienced Recruiters.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in St. Johns that are seeking Recruiters. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, and screen candidates for a variety of manufacturing roles including skilled trades, production operators, and engineering positions.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications, safety consciousness, and cultural fit for a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition creation to offer extension using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill manufacturing roles.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Participate in career fairs, industry events, and community outreach programs to build employer brand and attract talent.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting for manufacturing, production, or industrial roles.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, roles, and technical skill requirements.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various sourcing methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interviewing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes or industrial terminology.
• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish) to support a diverse workforce.
• Experience recruiting for skilled trades or apprenticeship programs.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, HR Recruiter, Staffing Specialist, Recruitment Consultant, Talent Partner, Sourcing Specialist, 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.