Junior Recruiter (Manufacturing)

Job Title: Junior Recruiter

Industry: Beverage Manufacturing & Distribution

Location: Landover, MD

Assignment Type: Contract, approximately 6 months 

Pay: $22 – $25 / Hour (based on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (9:00 AM–5:00 PM or 8:30 AM–4:30 PM); primarily in-office with some flexibility for hybrid format

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company: Our client is a well-established name in the beverage manufacturing and distribution space, known for delivering trusted products to communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The organization values long-standing customer partnerships, active community involvement, and a workplace culture built around its people.

Job Description: We're looking for an organized, motivated, and proactive Junior Recruiter to join a growing Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you'll help drive full-cycle recruiting for high-volume, field-based hiring needs, working closely with hiring managers and senior recruiters to keep candidate pipelines moving. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their recruiting career who wants hands-on experience across the entire hiring process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers and senior team members to understand open roles and hiring priorities
• Source candidates through job boards, social platforms, referrals, and professional networking
• Build and maintain a steady pipeline of qualified candidates for both current and upcoming openings
• Review resumes and conduct initial phone interviews
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams
• Represent the employer brand by clearly communicating role details and benefits to candidates
• Keep candidate information current and accurate within the applicant tracking system
• Support pre-employment steps such as background checks, drug screenings, and required assessments
• Follow up consistently to ensure a smooth, positive experience for every candidate
• Help maintain relationships with outside partners, including schools and community organizations
• Assist with hiring metrics and recruiting activity reports
• Represent the company at job fairs and other recruiting events as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 1–3 years of Recruiting/Talent Acquisition experience hiring for manufacturing, distribution, or construction industries
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Valid driver's license required
• PHR certification is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Familiarity with an HCM/ATS platform preferred

Additional Details:

• Fast-paced environment supporting a large, multi-site workforce
• Ideal candidate is coachable, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking initiative rather than waiting for direction

Perks:

• Opportunity to gain broad, hands-on full-cycle recruiting experience
• Supportive, hands-on training from senior recruiting staff

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.