Contract Recruiter

LHH is seeking a Recruiter with strong sourcing expertise and a background recruiting for manufacturing and industrial environments for a contract job opportunity in Charlotte, NC. This individual will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and screening top talent for a variety of positions while also providing administrative support to the recruiting team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can effectively balance recruiting responsibilities with scheduling, travel coordination, expense management, and resume review activities. Responsibilities Manage full-cycle recruitment for manufacturing, supply chain, operations, engineering, skilled trades, and corporate roles. Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, job boards, networking, referrals, and internal databases. Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. Conduct candidate outreach, phone screens, and initial assessments. Evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit. Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with detailed summaries and recommendations. Support hiring managers throughout the interview and selection process. Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the ATS. Resume Review & Candidate Assessment Review and screen high volumes of resumes to identify qualified candidates. Assess candidate experience against job requirements and hiring manager expectations. Conduct preliminary interviews and provide candidate evaluations. Coordinate candidate feedback and facilitate interview debrief discussions. Recruiting Operations & Administrative Support Schedule interviews and meetings across multiple stakeholders and time zones. Coordinate candidate travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, transportation, and itineraries. Process and track recruiting-related expenses, invoices, and reimbursements. Prepare interview schedules, candidate packets, and recruiting reports. Maintain recruiting calendars and support recruiting project coordination. Ensure compliance with recruiting processes, documentation requirements, and employment regulations. Stakeholder Partnership Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, HR, and business leaders to understand hiring priorities. Provide regular updates on recruiting progress, candidate pipelines, and market feedback. Deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Support special recruiting projects and hiring initiatives as needed. Qualifications 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, logistics, or engineering environments. Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates for difficult-to-fill positions. Strong resume review and candidate assessment skills. Experience coordinating interviews and supporting recruiting operations. Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams. Knowledge of manufacturing workforce trends and recruiting strategies preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH