The posting
Job Description
Overview:
This role is responsible for identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier talent for highly specialized positions within manufacturing/engineering industry. It requires a deep understanding of the manufacturing/engineering landscape, including key industry players, emerging technologies, and critical skill sets. Success in this position depends on strategic networking, leveraging diverse recruitment methodologies, and building strong relationships with both candidates and hiring managers to facilitate a seamless hiring process.
This role will report to the client Delivery Manager and/or Director depending on the account type.
Location: Hybrid role based in Kohler, WI, with a minimum of two onsite days per week. Additional onsite presence may be required as needed, including for interviews.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Full-cycle recruitment management for specialized technical and niche roles, overseeing the process from requisition intake to offer negotiation and onboarding.
- Development and execution of innovative sourcing strategies to engage passive candidates with specialized skill sets, utilizing industry-specific job boards, professional networks, conferences, and referrals.
- Deep industry expertise in manufacturing/engineering space, maintaining knowledge of key companies, competitive landscape, emerging technologies, and critical skill sets while acting as a subject matter expert.
- Leverage expertise, market knowledge, and insights to build trust and strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates, ensuring a positive, professional recruitment experience.
- Collaboration with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, provide market insights, and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
- Thorough screening and assessment of candidates through technical and behavioral interviews, utilizing appropriate assessment tools.
- Offer negotiation management, ensuring competitive and attractive compensation packages.
- Accurate data management and tracking of key recruitment metrics within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Continuous market research on industry trends, competitor activities, and compensation benchmarks to refine recruitment strategies.
- Support for employer branding efforts by representing the company at industry events and online forums.
Core Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools.
- Strong understanding of technical terminology related to manufacturing/engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies, including passive candidate sourcing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
- Possess strong business acumen
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Creative and strategic problem-solving abilities to address recruitment challenges.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred or experience equivalent
Work Experience
- At least 3+ years in a in full-cycle recruitment of successfully placing candidates in specialized technical or niche industry.
- Deep understanding of the manufacturing/engineering industry, including key players, technologies, and skill sets
- Possess executive-level experience with a strong focus on executive search, including sourcing, engaging, and hiring senior leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with top-level executives, understand complex business needs, and deliver high-quality talent solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Licenses/Certifications
- N/A
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and/or hear for long periods of time.
Salary Range: $31.59 - $44.23 per hour, depending on experience and geographic location.
Please note that actual compensation offered may vary based on local pay requirements, and will meet or exceed state-specific minimum wage or salary thresholds.
Benefits and Well-Being:
Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short term disability, in addition to other programs, as well as up to 10 days Paid Time Off per year. More details about our benefits can be found here.
We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the application or interview process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your Recruiter directly, Employee Relations at [email protected], or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue company, is a global talent solutions leader, providing unmatched scalability to meet the hiring needs of organizations of all sizes across sectors. PeopleScout’s comprehensive services include Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP), Total Workforce Solutions, and Talent Advisory. Operating in more than 40 countries, with over 30 years of expertise, PeopleScout connects employers with top talent—from volume hiring to specialist roles—with an approach that combines market intelligence, creativity and technology.
Our team believes in the transformative power of connection to drive results—our brand promise “Connect More” is grounded in our legacy of exceptional service and reflects our commitment to forging stronger connections across the talent spectrum through experience, insight and action.
