Recruiter - Traverse City Area

Recruiter | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $57,000 - $84,000 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 Traverse City seeking skilled Recruiters.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Traverse City seeking experienced Recruiters. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and recruit for a wide range of manufacturing roles, including production operators, skilled trades, and engineers.
• Partner with manufacturing plant managers and department leads to define job requirements and recruitment strategies.
• Conduct thorough interviews to assess candidates' technical skills, experience, and cultural fit for a production environment.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting and candidate generation to offer negotiation and pre-onboarding.
• Utilize diverse sourcing channels, including industry-specific job boards, trade schools, and professional networks, to attract qualified talent.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment metrics within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for critical and hard-to-fill manufacturing positions.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting for a variety of roles within the manufacturing sector (e.g., production, engineering, skilled trades).
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, technologies, and required skill sets.
• Proficiency in advanced sourcing techniques to attract niche talent in competitive manufacturing markets.
• Strong command of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring managers.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with common manufacturing processes or skilled trades terminology.
• Experience recruiting for roles within a unionized environment.
• Understanding of safety protocols and culture prevalent in manufacturing settings.
• Proficiency in a second language relevant to a diverse manufacturing workforce (e.g., Spanish).
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Talent Acquisition Partner, Recruiting Specialist, HR Recruiter, Technical Recruiter, Corporate Recruiter, Recruitment Consultant, Headhunter, Talent Scout

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.