Senior Recruiter

The Senior Recruiter will support client hiring managers by managing vacancy fulfillment through target start dates, meeting quality thresholds, and delivering high-touch recruitment services. This onsite role is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky with attendance required three days per week for a 12-month project-based contract . Key Responsibilities Partner with client hiring managers to fill vacancies against target start dates while meeting all quality thresholds and SLA/KPIs . Provide recruitment services in alignment with agreed service levels , acting as a custodian for candidate quality and the hiring manager experience . Collaborate with colleagues in teams including Sourcing and Administration . Support high-touch client business units or stakeholder groups that may require additional interview rounds, more data and insight-led consultation, complex offer negotiation, intricate reward structures, or engagement with more senior hiring managers. Follow a high-touch recruitment workflow, investing additional time at each stage compared to a Recruiter. Build strong working partnerships with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to deliver an effective candidate and hiring manager experience. Lead recruiting discussions and be recognized for expertise in sourcing strategy . Partner with sourcing and talent intelligence experts to create strategies using market insights to influence hiring outcomes from the start of the process. Deliver high-quality candidate shortlists with complete information and clear recommendations to support informed hiring decisions. Share candidate feedback, challenges, and successes with Recruiters and Hiring Managers, recommending recruitment strategy adjustments such as alternative locations, talent pools, or job description updates. Demonstrate innovative thinking and ongoing professional development, including engaging passive candidates . Create and post compelling, accurate job advertisements to strengthen client brand presence and attract strong applicants. Develop sourcing strategies using appropriate channels (including LinkedIn and social media ) and maintain a proactive approach for niche and specialist roles. Use data to evaluate sourcing effectiveness, continually refine strategies, and share results and insights. Engage candidates professionally across multiple channels ( email , LinkedIn , phone ) and conduct regular headhunting for specialist talent. Assess candidate skills, motivations, and career aspirations to inform selection decisions. Maintain consistent candidate communication and support long-term talent pool development. Present candidates accurately and advocate for diverse and bias-free selection processes . Track progress, performance, and relevant data in applicable systems. Champion candidates through honest, meaningful career conversations and ensure candidates feel supported and informed throughout the recruitment journey. Build lasting relationships so candidates can become long-term advocates even if outcomes are unsuccessful. Requirements Proven experience in high-volume recruitment , ideally in manufacturing, industrial, production, or other operational environments, with the ability to recruit General Operatives and production workers at scale. Extensive experience managing end-to-end recruitment including candidate attraction, sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment, selection, and offer management. Demonstrated ability to make independent, confident hiring decisions against established criteria and take ownership of recruitment outcomes. Experience planning, coordinating, and delivering onsite recruitment and assessment events with an efficient, consistent evaluation process. Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that build talent pipelines and meet demanding hiring volumes and workforce ramp-up targets. Strong stakeholder management skills, including partnership-building with hiring managers, site leadership, and internal project teams. Ability to work onsite in Bowling Green, Kentucky three days per week, with flexibility for additional onsite requirements as needed. Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment, including during a new facility launch where priorities and hiring demands may change. Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple vacancies, competing deadlines, and high recruitment volumes. Accountability for recruitment delivery, hiring quality, and achievement of agreed project targets. Effective communication and relationship-building skills to support a positive candidate experience. Experience supporting manufacturing site launches, workforce ramp-ups, or large-scale recruitment projects is preferred. Experience in an RPO or agency environment is beneficial, especially in projects requiring flexibility, autonomy, and rapid delivery. Tools and Channels LinkedIn Social media Email Phone Compensation and Contract Details Job type: Contract Contract duration: 12-month project-based contract Salary range: USD $78,600 to $103,400 per year Work location: Onsite in Kentucky (Bowling Green), three days per week Residency requirement: Candidates must reside in Kentucky to support onsite presence at the client office in Bowling Green, KY, three days per week. Benefits Growth and development focused on your strengths Supportive communities including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Volunteer day: one additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you Pay transparency and fairness commitment Initial expected remuneration for the U.S.: $78,600 to $103,400 annually plus applicable benefits U.S. Medical/Rx U.S. Dental U.S. Vision Spending Accounts Life Voluntary Benefits 401(k) Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time Performance Bonus Inclusion and Accessibility The organization welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, with no discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. 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