Onsite Recruiter

Light Industrial Recruiter / Account Manager

Location: Plainfield, IL

Position Overview:

We are seeking a driven, entrepreneurial Recruiter / Account Manager to support the launch and growth of our staffing partnerships in the Plainfield market. This individual will play a key role in establishing our presence, supporting new client partnerships, and developing a strong pipeline of light industrial talent to meet immediate and future staffing needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and is interested in helping grow a market from the ground up. The ideal candidate will bring strong light industrial recruiting and sourcing experience, along with the ability and interest to support client relationships, manage staffing needs, and identify opportunities for additional business development.

Initially, the role will focus on recruiting and supporting our growing client partnerships. As the business expands, there will be opportunities to take on additional account management responsibilities and play a larger role in market development.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Source, recruit, screen, and qualify candidates for light industrial, warehouse, distribution, and other high-volume staffing positions.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates to support immediate client needs and future workforce demands.
• Utilize job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and local market connections to identify talent.
• Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communication, and support candidates throughout the hiring and onboarding process.
• Develop creative recruiting strategies to attract talent in competitive labor markets.
• Monitor recruiting activity, fill rates, and time-to-fill metrics to ensure client staffing requirements are met.

Client & Account Management

• Support the launch and ongoing development of key staffing partnerships.
• Build strong relationships with client contacts and gain an understanding of their workforce requirements, hiring priorities, and operational needs.
• Coordinate recruiting activity and staffing solutions to meet changing client demands.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding candidate pipelines, hiring progress, attendance, and staffing needs.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and introduce additional staffing solutions.
• Work collaboratively with internal leadership and operations teams to ensure a high level of client service.

Market Development & Growth

• Help establish and grow our staffing presence in the Plainfield market.
• Leverage local market knowledge and professional relationships to identify recruiting resources, potential clients, and business opportunities.
• Support the development of new client relationships while maximizing opportunities with existing accounts.
• Identify opportunities to expand light industrial staffing services based on client demand and local market conditions.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in staffing, recruiting, or talent acquisition, preferably within light industrial, warehouse, logistics, or distribution environments.
• Experience recruiting for high-volume, hourly positions.
• Strong sourcing skills and the ability to build candidate pipelines quickly.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A customer-focused mindset with the ability to develop strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a growing operation.
• Experience with account management, client development, or business development is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Plainfield labor market is highly desirable.

The Opportunity:

This position offers the opportunity to join a growing staffing operation at an exciting stage of development. With established and emerging client relationships creating immediate opportunities, the successful candidate will have the ability to make a meaningful impact from day one.

We are looking for someone who can do more than fill orders. The right individual will combine recruiting expertise, relationship management, and a business-building mindset to help establish a strong market presence. For the right person, this role could evolve into broader account management, recruiting leadership, or market management responsibilities as the business grows.