Corporate Recruiter

Corporate Recruiter OpportunityDo you enjoy the challenge of finding the right talent when traditional recruiting approaches aren't delivering results? Are you someone who enjoys proactively sourcing candidates, conducting meaningful interviews, and helping hiring managers make confident hiring decisions?At The Pond Guy / Airmax, we're looking for an experienced, hands-on Corporate Recruiter who can independently own the full recruiting process. From proactively sourcing and engaging candidates to personally conducting in-depth interviews, evaluating qualifications, and partnering with hiring managers on hiring decisions, you'll play an active role in every stage of hiring. With 14 unique departments spanning manufacturing, operations, engineering, supply chain, finance, marketing, technology, and leadership, each search brings new challenges and opportunities to think creatively.We're looking for someone who has personally done the work, not just managed the process. Someone who can find the talent, evaluate the talent, and independently drive the hiring process while delivering a positive candidate experience.This is your runway. Bring your experience, your strategies, and your ideas. You'll join an existing recruiting team where you can collaborate, share ideas, and independently own your searches. We'll give you the autonomy to put your strategies into action, the support to succeed, and the opportunity to celebrate the wins along the way.What Makes This Opportunity DifferentVariety and challenge: Recruit across 14 departments, supporting positions ranging from hourly employees to specialized professionals and leadershipOwnership and autonomy: Take responsibility for your searches, develop strategies, and actively participate in every stage of the hiring processMeaningful partnerships: Work directly with hiring managers to understand their needs, evaluate candidates, and make informed hiring decisionsOpportunity to innovate: Bring new sourcing ideas, improve recruiting processes, and find creative solutions to hiring challengesVisible impact: Help shape the talent decisions that support our company's continued growthThe Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and distributor of pond, lake, and water garden products including aeration systems, fountains, and water treatments-to a nationwide network of end-users and Airmax dealers.Don't know ponds? That's okay. We'll teach you the business. What matters most is your curiosity, recruiting mindset, and ability to identify great talent.What You'll DoHere are some examples of the work your day would include:Independently manage full-cycle recruiting across multiple departments, positions, and experience levels, from initial intake through offer negotiation and acceptancePartner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, develop job descriptions, identify critical skills, and create effective recruiting strategies while providing guidance on interviewing best practices, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisionsProactively source and engage qualified candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, networking, referrals, direct outreach, and other creative recruiting methodsBuild candidate pipelines for specialized, professional, and difficult-to-fill positions rather than relying solely on incoming applicationsConduct thorough interviews, asking meaningful follow-up questions to assess candidates' experience, accomplishments, qualifications, problem-solving abilities, and transferable skills beyond what appears on their resumesPresent qualified candidates to hiring managers and other stakeholders with thoughtful assessments and clear recommendations, considering qualifications, long-term fit, and overall hiring needsDrive the selection process forward by facilitating feedback, coordinating next steps, and maintaining clear communication with candidates and hiring managers to ensure a positive candidate experienceRecognize when recruiting strategies aren't producing the right candidates and independently adjust your approachManage multiple recruiting priorities, maintain accurate and compliant applicant tracking records, and use recruiting data, hiring trends, and feedback to improve candidate quality and recruiting effectivenessWhat We're Looking For4+ years of hands-on, full-cycle recruiting experience, personally sourcing, interviewing, and evaluating candidates for professional, specialized, or management-level positions through offer acceptanceDemonstrated success proactively sourcing and engaging qualified candidates beyond incoming applicationsStrong interviewing and candidate assessment skills, with the ability to ask meaningful questions, evaluate experience, and identify qualifications beyond a resumeProven ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders, understand business needs, confidently provide recommendations, and influence hiring decisionsStrong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the initiative to adjust recruiting strategies when neededExperience recruiting across a variety of departments and position levels, from hourly and operational roles to specialized professionals and leadership positionsProficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, or similar toolsStrong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesAvailabilityThis is a full-time, salaried position working on-site five days per week at our headquarters in Armada, Michigan.Standard schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Occasional evening or Saturday availability may be required for interviews, networking events, or recruiting activitiesWorking on-site provides the opportunity to build relationships with hiring managers, learn our departments firsthand, and understand the business needs behind each searchThis position requires manual dexterity for typing, sitting at a desk, and looking at a computer screen for typing for long periods of time. In addition, portions of the training require the Corporate Recruiter to shadow other departments that may require physical activity including lifting 25-35 pounds and standing for long periods of time.What We OfferThis is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Benefits include:Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthcareBlue Cross Blue Shield Dental InsuranceBlue Cross Blue Shield Vision InsuranceShort-term Disability InsuranceLong-term Disability InsuranceAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time OffHoliday pay effective immediately (8 holidays recognized)401k with employer 4% match and revenue sharingEmployee referral programAdditional Training Programs: Career Development and Department ShadowsCompany OverviewTPG, Inc. is a growing company with over 160 employees. We are a manufacturing company for pond, lake and water garden supplies with customers in all 50 states servicing both wholesale and end-users. We have customers with large ponds used for swimming, fishing and ice skating and customers with decorative water gardens containing Koi, waterfalls, and plants. Our mission is to help the world enjoy ponds by being passionate, knowledgeable and providing innovative solutions.TPG, Inc. is not just a team, we're a tribe.?A tribe is more like a family and is ongoing.? We have fun, pursue our goals, and help each other grow. Becoming part of TPG, Inc. means more than getting a job it's a career move. We will give you the support you need to grow with us.Company DivisionsTPG, Inc. encompasses a family of businesses to support customers in all pond aspects.Airmax, Inc. – business-to-business and manufacturing.The Pond Guy, Inc. – direct-to-consumer.The Pond Guy, Inc. – local services division.How To Apply For PositionStep 1: Submit Resume.Step 2: If selected for further review, you will receive a request to take a ten-minute survey. Please complete the survey within three days of receipt.Step 3: If selected for further review, you will be contacted for an interview.The Pond Guy, Inc. prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug/toxins test and background check.Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.