Recruiter

About the Role

The Recruiter plays a key role in driving American Rheinmetall’s talent acquisition efforts by developing and executing creative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates and maintain a consistent pipeline of talent. Manages the full life cycle of the recruitment process for positions across all sites, ensuring a positive and professional experience for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define recruitment needs, job requirements, and accurate job descriptions.
• Develop and implement effective, innovative recruiting strategies to attract top talent.
• Source candidates through job boards, resume databases, social media, professional networks, and employee referrals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and all levels of management to meet workforce needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate the entire interview process, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and company policies.
• Evaluate candidates through resume reviews, behavioral-based interviews, and assessments to determine qualifications and fit.
• Provide hiring managers with informed recommendations and insights to support final selection decisions.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of applicants, interview documentation, and hiring-related materials.
• Manage the candidate experience, ensuring clear communication, professionalism, and integrity throughout the process.
• Promote the company’s employer brand on social media, job boards, and professional platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor.
• Attend and represent the company at job fairs, campus recruiting events, and other sourcing activities.
• Build proactive pipelines and connections to talent communities for current and future hiring needs.
• Oversee the pre-employment process to ensure candidates meet company standards for quality, background, and integrity.
• Administer and optimize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and partner with external recruiting vendors as needed.
• Gather feedback from hiring managers on recruitment effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Work with HRBP to maintain and track required KPIs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of full-cycle recruiting practices and principles.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations (federal and state).
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations, job roles, and workforce requirements (production, skilled trades, maintenance, quality, etc.).
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Knowledge of current sourcing trends, labor market conditions, and competitive compensation practices in manufacturing industries.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills to evaluate technical abilities, cultural fit, and work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to adapt recruiting strategies based on shifting production demands and business priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to build and maintain strong talent pipelines for hard-to-fill and skilled trade roles.
• Ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and attention to detail under pressure and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ proven technical recruiting experience for cleared positions, including DoD.
• 3+ years’ experience as a full-cycle recruiter.
• Previous experience in full life-cycle recruiting for technically complex engineering positions in the military industry.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain suitability requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience recruiting for start-ups or high-growth companies.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Prior staffing agency recruiting experience.
• Experience with Vendor Management and Vendor Management Systems.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The employee is primarily required to sit for extended periods and work at a computer, with occasional standing and walking. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work is typically performed in a professional office environment or remotely, requiring reliable internet connectivity and the ability to participate in virtual meetings.