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. At least 7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in corporate or agency-supported environments. Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates for difficult-to-fill positions, especially in geographically challenging markets. Background recruiting for a mix of technical, operations, and specialized roles across different seniority levels. Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining quality and responsiveness. Strong working knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools. Ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and talent acquisition leadership in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, organization, and candidate management skills. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .