Recruiter

Job Description

Job Title: Recruiter
Contract-To-Hire
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Pay Rate: $30-$32/hour
Benefits: PTO, Health, Medical, Dental

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Recruiter to support high-volume hiring for a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Buffalo Grove. This role will focus on full-cycle recruiting for direct positions across multiple product lines and departments. The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting for manufacturing and technical roles and be comfortable managing a high requisition load while partnering closely with internal HR and hiring managers. This is an onsite role requiring consistent collaboration and the ability to move quickly in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for direct manufacturing and technical positions
• Support hiring for roles ranging from entry-level to skilled technical positions including:
  • Machine Operators
  • Material Handlers
  • Automation Technicians
  • Maintenance Technicians
  • Process Technicians
  • Assembly Supervisors
  • Engineering roles (as needed)
• Partner closely with internal HR team and multiple hiring managers across product lines
• Source, screen, and qualify candidates for skilled manufacturing positions
• Manage up to 35 active requisitions simultaneously
• Maintain strong candidate pipelines to support ongoing hiring needs
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Utilize ATS/VMS systems to track candidate activity and hiring progress
• Coordinate interview scheduling including virtual and onsite interviews
• Help drive recruiting efforts in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Support hiring timelines and ensure requisitions move efficiently

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing or technical environments
• Experience recruiting for skilled positions such as technicians, supervisors, and engineers preferred
• Manufacturing recruiting experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work onsite Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills with internal HR teams and hiring managers
• Experience using applicant tracking systems required
• Experience with Workday (ATS/VMS) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with VMS systems and Kronos is a plus
• Agency recruiting background acceptable with stable work history
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to move quickly and prioritize competing demands

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national

Meet Your Recruiter

Maggie Hansen
Technical Recruiter

Maggie is a Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, where she supports Flex-related roles. She has been recruiting for nine months and has been with Sterling throughout that time, building hands-on experience while helping connect candidates with meaningful career opportunities.

Maggie enjoys recruiting because it is a field where motivation, effort, and consistency lead directly to results. She values being able to see the impact of her hard work, both in the hiring process and in the lives of the candidates she supports.

For Maggie, one of the most rewarding parts of recruiting is helping people discover and step into the right career path for them. She is passionate about supporting candidates as they find opportunities where they can grow, succeed, and continue building their future.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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