Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Recruiter / Talent Advisor

Responsibilities

The Talent Advisor plays a critical role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent while serving as a trusted partner to hiring leaders. This position leads full-cycle recruiting efforts, develops sourcing strategies, and represents the organization as an employer of choice. The Talent Advisor ensures a high-quality candidate experience, maintains compliance with hiring practices, and supports workforce planning and onboarding continuity.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting pay: $60,000+ annually

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) savings plan with employer match

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave

• Life insurance and employee assistance programs

• Professional development, technical training, and certification support

Job Roles

• Persuasion – Clearly articulates the value proposition to prospective candidates; actively pursues targeted talent; maintains candidate engagement through delays or complex hiring processes; demonstrates passion for the business.

• Representation – Serves as the professional “face of the organization” to candidates; delivers a strong first impression; strengthens the employer brand in the marketplace.

• Organizational awareness – Anticipates hiring needs; understands technical and operational requirements; translates internal business needs into compelling external messaging; supports diversity and inclusion goals.

• Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively with candidates, hiring leaders, and stakeholders at all levels.

• Organization and structure – Operates within requisition, reporting, compliance, and diversity frameworks; maintains high attention to detail and data integrity.

• Continuity of success – Supports smooth candidate transitions; contributes to onboarding and long-term talent development strategies.

• Accountability – Delivers qualified candidates ethically and efficiently; tracks and measures recruiting success through data.

• Interpersonally adept – Builds trust with candidates and internal partners; balances empathy for job seekers with business needs.

• Adaptive – Manages multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines simultaneously; shifts priorities seamlessly in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Source, recruit, interview, and recommend candidates to fill open positions.

• Develop and maintain pipelines of qualified talent through proactive sourcing strategies.

• Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and develop targeted recruiting plans.

• Write and post job advertisements across multiple platforms.

• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, employment agencies, and external recruiting partners.

• Manage recruitment activity data including applicant flow, interviews, hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.

• Conduct exit interviews and provide insights to leadership.

• Administer relocation support for internal transfers and new hires, as applicable.

• Ensure compliance with hiring policies, procedures, and employment regulations.

• Support a positive, consistent, and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources OR

• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources

• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume recruiting, preferably in a manufacturing or operational environment

• Strong negotiation, sales, and persuasion skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), job boards, and sourcing platforms

• Proven ability to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship-building and candidate experience