Recruitment Specialist
Location: Richmond, VA (On-Site)
Salary: $65,000 – $85,000 + Annual Bonus
Benefits: 401(k) with 4.5% company match
About the Role
A growing organization in the manufacturing and technical sector is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to manage full-cycle recruiting and support day-to-day HR operations at its Richmond, VA site.
This role is ideal for a hands-on recruiter who takes ownership of the hiring process, builds strong partnerships with hiring managers, and can move quickly to fill critical roles. The position will manage recruiting across multiple functions while also serving as a local HR contact for the office.
Responsibilities
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, timelines, and recruiting strategies.
Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, and other channels.
Screen resumes and conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews.
Coordinate technical and behavioral interview processes with hiring teams.
Administer candidate assessments and testing where required.
Prepare and present compensation offers aligned with internal guidelines and market data.
Coordinate offers and pre-onboarding activities to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data within the HRIS/ATS system.
Track recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, pipeline progress, and hiring activity.
Support recruiting process improvements and employer branding initiatives.
Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies when needed.
Participate in job fairs and recruiting events.
Serve as the local HR point of contact for hiring processes, requisition management, and related HR activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
Experience managing multiple open requisitions simultaneously.
Strong understanding of recruiting best practices and hiring compliance.
Experience using an HRIS or ATS platform (Workday preferred).
Experience sourcing candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools.
Preferred Experience
Recruiting experience within manufacturing, engineering, or technical environments.
Experience supporting high-volume recruiting and professional-level roles.
Knowledge of compensation practices and offer development.
Experience with recruiting analytics and reporting.
What We’re Looking For
A recruiter who takes ownership of the hiring process and can move quickly to fill key roles.
Someone comfortable working directly with hiring managers and driving recruiting activity.
Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple openings at once in a fast-paced environment.