Skilled LI Recruiter (Burlington)

Skilled Light Industrial Recruiter Location: Burlington, NC Reports To: Recruiting Manager Status: Full-Time, Exempt Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Compensation: $45,000–$55,000 annually + commission Help Skilled People Find Great Jobs. Help Businesses Find Great Talent.Do you enjoy building relationships, connecting talented people with the right opportunities, and helping businesses build strong teams? Are you energized by a fast-paced environment where recruiting requires creativity, persistence, and a strong understanding of skilled and industrial talent?We're looking for a Skilled Light Industrial Recruiter to join our Burlington team. In this role, you'll recruit, interview, and place candidates in skilled manufacturing, production, warehouse, distribution, logistics, and industrial positions while building strong relationships with candidates and clients.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter who understands the light industrial market, enjoys working with people, and thrives in a goal-oriented environment. What You’ll Do Recruit and Connect Skilled Talent with Great Opportunities Source, recruit, interview, and evaluate candidates for skilled light industrial and manufacturing positions. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and anticipated client needs. Match candidates' skills, experience, qualifications, and career goals with the right opportunities. Proactively recruit difficult-to-find talent using job boards, referrals, networking, database searches, and other sourcing strategies. Proactively market qualified candidates to hiring managers and clients. Build Strong Client Relationships Develop strong partnerships with existing clients while helping identify new opportunities. Learn client operations, workforce needs, required skill sets, and hiring goals. Communicate regularly with clients regarding open positions, candidate availability, and workforce needs. Attend client meetings, networking events, and community activities to strengthen relationships and generate new business opportunities. Manage the Hiring & Onboarding Process Guide candidates through every step of the hiring process. Coordinate onboarding activities, including background checks, drug screenings, employment eligibility verification, safety training, and new hire paperwork. Ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through placement. Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and client information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Drive Results and Grow Your Career Manage multiple job orders and recruiting priorities in a fast-paced staffing environment. Track recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, and placement progress. Meet and exceed recruiting and placement goals. Collaborate with leadership to develop sourcing and recruiting strategies based on client needs. Continuously strengthen your knowledge of recruiting, staffing, manufacturing, and the local workforce market. What Makes Someone Successful in This Role? Resourceful recruiters who know how to find skilled talent. Relationship builders who enjoy connecting with candidates and clients. Highly organized and able to manage multiple openings and priorities. Strong communicators who can build trust and maintain consistent follow-up. Goal-oriented and motivated by placements and results. Problem-solvers who think creatively and act with urgency. Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced staffing environment. Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree and 3–4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous recruiting experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Strong sourcing and candidate pipeline development skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Strong organizational and time-management abilities. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Preferred Experience recruiting for skilled light industrial, manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, distribution, maintenance, or related industrial positions. Experience recruiting for skilled or harder-to-fill positions within a staffing environment. Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Avionté, TempWorks, Bullhorn, or similar recruiting platforms. Experience in staffing, talent acquisition, workforce solutions, or business development. Knowledge of the Burlington/Alamance County and surrounding labor market. Why Join Us? Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission opportunities Monday–Friday schedule Opportunity to recruit for a diverse range of skilled and industrial positions Build meaningful relationships with candidates and clients Collaborative and supportive team environment Career growth and advancement potential Ongoing training and professional development Make a direct impact by helping people find meaningful employment #J-18808-Ljbffr Graham Personnel Services