Contract Recruiter (Manufacturing / Light Industrial)Chicago, IL
Contract with potential for conversion/full time hire
$35-40/hour
Start Date: ASAP
LHH is seeking experienced recruiters to support our client in the manufacturing industry. This position will be sourcing and recruiting for hourly or salaried professionals, in a fast paced environment.
Overview : Support hourly manufacturing hiring or salaried hiring:
• Hourly: 20-30 requisitions including Machine Operators, Utility Associates, Maintenance Technicians, Skilled Trades Professionals, 2nd and 3rd Shift Manufacturing Roles
• Salaried: 15-20 requisitions including Warehouse & Distribution Managers, Quality Managers, Production Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, HR Professionals, Customer Service Leadership and Professional Roles
Responsibilities • Manage full-cycle recruitment from sourcing through offer acceptance
• Source, screen, interview, and qualify candidates
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines
• Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders
• Manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously
• Recruit across multiple locations and business functions
• Support both active and proactive recruiting initiatives
• Maintain recruiting activity within ATS systems
• Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience
• Adapt quickly to changing business priorities and hiring demands
Qualifications • Recruiting experience in a high-volume environment
• Manufacturing recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting hourly operations, production, or skilled manufacturing talent
• Agency recruiting experience strongly preferred
• Strong sourcing and candidate generation skills
• Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously
• ATS experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability
Schedule & Work Environment • Hybrid work environment
• Chicago office located conveniently in the Loop
• Onsite 2-3 days per week
• Flexible schedule (start between 7-9AM)
Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour
Search managed by: Marissa Osorio
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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