HR Generalist/Recruiter

Randstad is seeking a seasoned, results-driven HR Generalist/Recruiter to join a Cleveland, TN manufacturing team. In this role, you will be the driving force behind staffing strategies, managing full-cycle recruitment for both high-volume entry-level positions (e.g., packaging, production, warehousing) and specialized skilled trades (e.g., technical machine operators, maintenance technicians, supervisors, etc).

The ideal candidate understands the fast-paced nature of a manufacturing floor and possesses the grit, organizational skills, and communication prowess to keep production fully staffed with quality talent. Skills and Knowledge should include:  

• Proven ability to recruit for a mix of hourly/blue-collar and technical/skilled roles.

• Familiarity with ATS platforms and modern sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.).

• Strong understanding of manufacturing shift structures, safety cultures, and local labor market trends.

A Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field OR equivalent hands-on recruiting experience is required. As well, a minimum 5 years recruiting experience with a strong preference for background within a manufacturing or industrial environment.   This is a Direct Hire opportunity with a salary ranging $75k-$95k/yr. Please send resume to Ginger Goforth at View email address on randstadusa.com or call Show phone number for more information. 

salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, background checks, and extending offers.

• Dual-Track Talent Sourcing:
  
  
  • Implement high-volume sourcing strategies for entry-level production roles.
    
    
  • Utilize targeted headhunting, networking, and niche job boards to recruit highly skilled technical talent and tradespeople.
    
    
• Hiring Manager Collaboration: Partner closely with Plant Managers, Supervisors, and Shift Leads to understand staffing needs, shift requirements, and skill gaps.

• Community & Network Building: Represent the company at local job fairs, trade schools, community organizations, and workforce development centers to build a robust talent pipeline.

• Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive, respectful, and efficient onboarding experience for all applicants, from initial contact to their first day on the floor.

• HRIS & Applicant Tracking: Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with employment laws (EEOC, FLSA, etc.).

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Direct Sourcing
• Organizational Skills
• Scheduling
• Adapting to Change
• Handling Confidential Information
• Problem Solving
• HRMS
• HRIS
• Interpersonal Skills
• Sourcing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.