Recruiter - Plainwell Area

Recruiter | Plainwell, MI

Salary Range: $53,000 - $80,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for connecting talent with opportunity and building strong teams? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Plainwell seeking experienced Recruiters.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Plainwell 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 and recruit candidates for production, skilled trades, engineering, and plant support roles.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition to offer for manufacturing positions.
• Partner with manufacturing leaders and hiring managers to define staffing needs and develop job profiles.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for critical and hard-to-fill manufacturing roles.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assess candidate qualifications for technical skills and cultural fit within a manufacturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company HR policies.
• Maintain accurate candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and generate recruitment reports.
• Participate in local job fairs, trade schools, and community outreach to build talent pipelines for manufacturing operations.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting for manufacturing, production, engineering, or skilled trades roles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, job functions, and industry-specific challenges.
• Proficiency in various sourcing techniques to attract specialized manufacturing talent.
• Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills, including technical aptitude and cultural fit.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, industrial environments, or engineering terminology
• Existing professional network within the manufacturing or skilled trades sectors
• Proficiency in sourcing hard-to-find technical or skilled trades talent
• Experience with enterprise-level Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)
• Relevant HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Recruitment Specialist, HR Recruiter, Talent Partner, Talent Sourcer, Staffing 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.