Recruiter

We are looking for an experienced Recruiter to support a high-volume hiring plan for a manufacturing organization in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will lead full-cycle recruitment across a broad range of openings, including entry-level, technical, operations, driver, animal care, IT, and selected leadership roles. The person in this role will help expand hiring capacity, build strong candidate pipelines in a competitive market, and deliver a thoughtful experience for both candidates and hiring teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruiting activities for hourly, salaried, and manager-level positions across multiple business functions.
• Build and maintain proactive sourcing strategies to identify passive talent, with particular focus on hard-to-fill roles in a limited local market.
• Partner closely with hiring leaders and the talent acquisition team to prioritize openings and move searches forward in phased hiring waves.
• Recruit for specialized positions such as engineering, maintenance and reliability, IT, feed transportation, animal care, and other operational roles.
• Screen applicants, conduct intake discussions, coordinate interviews, and guide candidates through each stage of the hiring process.
• Support the talent acquisition manager by taking ownership of assigned requisitions and helping balance team workload during a period of increased demand.
• Use applicant tracking and related recruiting systems to maintain accurate candidate records, monitor progress, and support reporting needs.
• Contribute to recruiting efforts connected to business initiatives, including technical hiring tied to Oracle-related work and data governance needs.