Pro Resources is seeking a Strategic Recruiter for a client in Fort Wayne, IN. The Strategic Recruiter is a seasoned talent acquisition professional responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment efforts across skilled trades, production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership roles within a manufacturing environment. This role partners strategically with plant leadership to develop workforce plans, reduce turnover, support succession planning, and ensure the organization maintains a strong pipeline of qualified talent to meet production demands. Apply Today!
Shift and Compensation
- Monday-Friday 8-4 PM
- Compensation is 50,000 USD per year
Job Duties
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly production, skilled trades (maintenance, electricians, welders, machinists), engineering, and supervisory roles
- Partner with plant manager to forecast staffing needs based on production schedules and seasonal demands
- Develop proactive recruiting strategies for hard-to-fill manufacturing positions
- Manage high-volume hiring initiatives while maintaining candidate quality standards
- Conduct interviews aligned with safety and performance expectations
- Build relationships with technical schools, trade programs, workforce development agencies, and local community partners
- Coordinate and participate in job fairs and community recruiting events
- Advise leadership on wage competitiveness, labor market trends, and retention risks
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (EEO, OFCCP, FLSA, etc.)
- Oversee background checks, pre-employment screenings, and onboarding coordination
- Track and analyze recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, turnover, and source effectiveness
- Support workforce retention strategies and succession planning initiatives
- Skilled in sourcing and managing candidates across multiple recruiting platforms, including social media, job boards, and professional networks
Background Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of progressive recruiting experience, with significant experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Demonstrated success recruiting for high-volume hourly positions and specialized skilled trades
- Experience supporting multi-shift operations preferred
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production workflows, and skilled trades positions
- Demonstrated ability to recruit high-volume hourly production roles and specialized technical positions
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including EEO, FLSA, ADA, and applicable wage regulations
- Experience recruiting in safety-sensitive environments
- Ability to develop proactive sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions
- Strong labor market awareness and ability to advise leadership on wage competitiveness
- Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills (behavioral and competency-based)
- Proven ability to build and maintain talent pipelines
- Strong relationship-building skills with plant leadership, supervisors, and community partners
- High level of organization and ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously
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