Recruiter - Jenison Area

Recruiter | Jenison, MI

Salary Range: $54,000 - $81,000 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 Jenison seeking experienced Recruiters.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Jenison 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 attract qualified candidates for various manufacturing roles, including engineers, production operators, and skilled trades.
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess technical skills, experience, and cultural fit for plant environments.
• Partner closely with manufacturing hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial application to offer negotiation and pre-onboarding.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to manage candidate pipelines efficiently.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of passive candidates for critical and hard-to-fill manufacturing positions.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with company policies and employment laws.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting for manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades roles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, terminology, and typical job functions (e.g., production, engineering, quality, maintenance).
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and various sourcing platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to attract and screen candidates for both high-volume and specialized positions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on candidate experience and hiring manager partnership.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with common manufacturing processes, roles, and terminology.
• Experience with high-volume or skilled trades recruitment.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proficiency in a second language relevant to the local workforce.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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