Recruiter in Industrial Recruiting

ETS is a high-touch, high-impact staffing partner powering world-class manufacturing and industrial operations across the U.We're a tight-knit, high-energy team obsessed with building elite workforces, and we're growing our Upstate New York presence fast.

The Industrial Recruiter - Upstate New York is a full-desk, 360 recruiting role focused on placing candidates and managing accounts across the Capital Region, Central New York, and Western New York. You will launch, scale, and pivot hiring programs for high-volume industrial accounts across Upstate's strongest manufacturing and distribution corridors.

Think of yourself as a recruiting entrepreneur embedded inside ETS. You will own entire account partnerships, leverage AI and digital tools to recruit at scale, and move with the speed and agility that our Upstate clients demand. Regional Recruiting & Placement

Source, screen, and place high-volume manufacturing and industrial talent (production operators, machinists, assemblers, warehouse workers, skilled trades) across the Capital Region, CNY, and WNY.

Launch new hiring programs for regional accounts fast—ramp up, hit targets, and be ready to pivot to the next account or geography without missing a beat.

Build deep, market-specific candidate pipelines leveraging AI sourcing tools, job boards, social media, cold/warm outreach, and creative campaigns tailored to Upstate labor markets.

Manage candidates through the full talent lifecycle: outreach → screening → interview prep → placement → retention check‑ins.

Account Management

Own and manage client relationships with exceptional communication—site visits, video calls, phone, email—whatever it takes to deliver a premium client experience across Upstate New York.

Proactively evaluate client needs using data and market feedback. Anticipate shifts before they happen and adjust recruiting strategies accordingly.

Present client-ready candidates directly to hiring managers and ETS account leadership with compelling, well-prepared submittals.

Serve as the single point of accountability for your assigned Upstate accounts. You’ll work across different cities, industries, and hiring volumes—sometimes all in the same week. Launch select account partnerships across Upstate with an entrepreneurial mindset—treat every new account like a startup you’re building from scratch.

Travel to client sites across the Capital Region, CNY, and WNY to strengthen relationships and deepen your understanding of their operations.

Bullhorn CRM, AI platforms, communication tools, Google Workspace, and any new tool we throw your way.

Metrics & Performance

Hit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual targets for outreach volume, screenings, submittals, placements, revenue, and quality KPIs.

Positively contribute to ETS's culture, brand, and reputation.

Agile and adaptable. You live in CRM dashboards, hiring platforms and AI tools. You see a new account as an opportunity to build something, not just “another req.”

On‑site, over video, and on the phone, you create trust, rapport, and loyalty with clients and candidates alike.

Multiple accounts, multiple cities, shifting priorities—you thrive in it.

Side hustles? Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. New grads encouraged to apply!

Demonstrated ability to use AI tools and social media as part of a recruiting or sales strategy.

Must be comfortable working independently and managing your own time and pipeline.

Must be willing to travel regularly across the Capital Region, Central New York, and Western New York.

First‑Year On‑Target Earnings (OTE): $75,000 - $110,000+ (base salary $50‑60K + aggressive commission structure; Performance = Reward
Competitive base, generous commissions, team bonuses, PTO, group health/life/disability insurance, and a 401(k) with 5% match.

Best‑in‑class training, Bullhorn CRM, AI‑powered recruiting tools, and the technology infrastructure to help you dominate your market.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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