Contract Recruiter

At Outform Group, our guiding philosophy is Dare To Innovate. We specialize in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect and humanize brand experiences. We unite leading experts in research, strategy, design, innovation and manufacturing, who work together to create unforgettable brand experiences. Lean, interdisciplinary teams work in close collaboration with clients, helping them to solve their user’s biggest problems. Our user-centric, data-driven approach focuses on creating a seamless experience across different environments.

About the role

The Contract Recruiter leads full-cycle recruiting efforts across a diverse portfolio of positions throughout the organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers, HR partners and business leaders to identify, attract, assess, and hire top talent in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The ideal candidate brings significant experience recruiting within manufacturing organizations and thrives in entrepreneurial, rapidly evolving environments where priorities shift quickly and speed, quality, and accountability are critical.

This is a high-capacity, execution-focused recruiter who can independently manage 15+ requisitions and deliver excellent hiring results while partnering closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager.

Hourly range: $40.00 to $45.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Independently manage 15+ active requisitions simultaneously
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that attract top talent
• Serve as a trusted recruiting partner to potential candidates, hiring managers and business leaders
• Manage recruiting processes from intake through offer acceptance
• Maintain ATS compliance, candidate documentation, and recruiting data integrity
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, talent pipelines, and hiring outcomes

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Lead full-cycle recruiting activities from intake through offer acceptance
• Conduct intake meetings and develop recruiting strategies for each search
• Source, screen, assess, and present qualified candidates
• Manage interview coordination, candidate communications, and offer processes
• Support offer negotiations and closing activities

Talent Sourcing

• Develop pipelines of active and passive candidates
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, job boards, and direct sourcing techniques
• Create sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and specialized roles
• Provide market intelligence regarding talent availability and hiring trends

Hiring Manager Partnership

• Serve as the primary recruiting partner for assigned hiring managers and business leaders
• Provide regular updates on search progress, pipeline activity, and market conditions
• Consult on candidate assessment and interviewing best practices
• Influence hiring decisions through recruiting expertise and market insight

Recruiting Operations & Technology

• Maintain accurate recruiting documentation within the ATS
• Utilize recruiting technologies and AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and sourcing effectiveness
• Track recruiting metrics and hiring activity
• Ensure compliance with company recruiting processes and employment regulations

Key Interfaces

• Hiring Managers
• Department Leaders
• Executive Leadership
• Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition Team
• Candidates
• External Recruiting Partners

Key Performance Indicators

• Requisitions filled
• Time-to-fill
• Candidate quality
• Hiring manager satisfaction
• Pipeline development and sourcing effectiveness
• Offer acceptance rates
• ATS compliance and data accuracy

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success managing 15+ concurrent and unique requisitions
• Proven recruiting experience in manufacturing industry
• Experience recruiting across manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain, project management, commercial/sales, digital/technology, and corporate functions
• Strong sourcing expertise utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other direct sourcing methods
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiting technologies
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve recruiting productivity and sourcing effectiveness
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within retail display, POP, shopper marketing, merchandising, fixtures, or experiential marketing industries
• Experience supporting startup, entrepreneurial, or high-growth organizations
• Experience serving as the primary or sole recruiter supporting a business unit or division
• Agency recruiting experience supporting manufacturing clients

Leadership Attributes & Personal Characteristics

• High ownership and accountability
• Strong business partnership mindset
• Professional and confident communicator
• Sense of urgency and bias for action
• Adaptable, detail-oriented and solution-oriented
• Comfortable working in unstructured, ambitious contexts and self-starter / highly self-motivated
• Technology-forward with an interest in AI and recruiting innovation
• Comfortable serving as the face of the organization with candidates and hiring managers