Contract Recruiter

About the role

The Contract Recruiter is responsible for supporting the full-cycle recruitment process to drive the organization’s short- and long-term talent acquisition needs for both exempt and non-exempt positions. This role partners closely with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, facilitate the selection process, and manage offer negotiations through onboarding. The Contract Recruiter proactively builds talent pipelines, leverages multiple sourcing channels to identify qualified candidates, and ensures a positive candidate experience while meeting hiring goals and timelines. Working in a fast-paced environment, this position maintains compliance with employment laws and company policies, tracks recruiting metrics, and provides regular updates to stakeholders to support effective workforce planning and organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Proactively recruit qualified individuals to fill vacant positions for all assigned requisitions.
• Participate in and help plan on-site job fairs.
• Collaborate with HR personnel and executive stakeholders to determine an ideal hiring and staffing strategy.
• Oversee and conduct candidate interviews in collaboration with the talent acquisition team and hiring managers.
• Utilize all tools available to strategically source top talent.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and ensure timely placement of qualified candidates.
• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidate records, track recruitment activity, and ensure data integrity.
• Monitor recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate flow, and hiring outcomes, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures throughout the recruitment process.
• Promote the organization’s employer brand and serve as an ambassador to attract top talent.
• Assist with special recruiting projects, high-volume hiring initiatives, and talent acquisition process improvements as needed.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Time to fill to non-exempt position < 30 days
• Retention and turnover
• Recruiting activity: number of outreaches, interviews, candidate presentations and hires

Qualifications and Skills

• Education and Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of recruiting experience for exempt and non-exempt roles; experience recruiting within a manufacturing industry preferred but not required; bachelor’s degree or relevant industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of human resource disciplines including human performance and federal and state employment laws preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong background in full-cycle recruiting; proven record of filling requisitions in a timely manner with quality candidates; bilingual in Mandarin is a plus.
• Success Profile: Consistently meets or exceeds KPIs; uses data to guide decisions; ability to interact with all levels of the organization and relevant stakeholders.

Working Conditions

Office located in a manufacturing facility.

Attributes for Success

• Hard work: Tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; willingness to put in the effort required to successfully complete the job.
• Pursuit of Excellence: Strive to consistently exceed expectations and outperform competitors.
• Integrity: Treat the company and teammates with respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
• Sense of Urgency: Drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture opportunities and avoid risks.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Act like an owner, challenge the status quo, ask the right questions, and actively seek ways to innovate and improve.
• Adaptability: Be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment.
• Servant Leadership: Set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight, and stewardship.