Recruiter – Manufacturing

The Gund Company

. Attract, engage, and hire top talent across multiple locations .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, and selection, while leveraging data-driven insights to enhance hiring strategies and candidate experiences. Proficient in managing high-volume requisitions and maintaining compliance with employment laws and best practices.

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Full-Cycle RecruitingHigh-Volume Recruiting ExperienceApplicant Tracking SystemsData-Driven Decision MakingEmployment Law Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingSourcing StrategiesCandidate ScreeningRecruiting ComplianceData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft Word

Soft Skills

CommunicationTrust BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsHRIS PlatformsJob BoardsSocial Media

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing RecruitingDistribution RecruitingOperations RecruitingWarehouse RecruitingSkilled Trades RecruitingCustomer Service Recruiting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Attract, engage, and hire top talent across multiple locations
Partner with hiring managers and HR leaders to clarify workforce needs, candidate profiles, and hiring timelines
Develop inventive sourcing strategies and sustainable talent pipelines for manufacturing needs
Conduct candidate screening and assessment and provide hiring recommendations
Manage full-cycle recruiting from intake and sourcing through interviewing, selection, offers, and follow-up
Communicate clearly and promptly to create positive candidate and hiring-team experiences
Participate in job fairs, workforce development programs, school outreach, and local partnerships
Maintain accurate ATS records
Provide recruiting insights using time-to-fill, requisition aging, source effectiveness, offer acceptance, quality-of-hire, retention, and candidate-experience data
Support equitable, compliant hiring practices and continuous improvement
Influence workforce planning and hiring strategies
Travel periodically for hiring events, career fairs, and business meetings
Report directly to the HRBP and serve as a key partner to business leaders, hiring managers, and HR teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
At least 5-7 years of high-volume recruiting experience, including success in manufacturing, distribution, operations, warehouse, skilled trades, customer service, or professional hiring
Experience managing 30 or more concurrent requisitions in a fast-paced environment
Strong full-cycle recruiting skills, from intake and sourcing through interviewing, selection, offer, and follow-up
Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, job boards, social media, referrals, networking, and direct sourcing
Sound knowledge of employment laws, recruiting compliance, and hiring best practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word
Ability to travel periodically for hiring events, career fairs, and business meetings
Ability to use data and insights to improve recruiting outcomes and guide decision-making
Ability to build trust with candidates, hiring managers, business leaders, and community partners
Ability to manage 30 or more open requisitions while maintaining quality and candidate experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Profit sharing twice a year, based on company performance
401(k) with a 6% company match
Paid time off (PTO)
Health and dental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Long-term incentives, based on eligibility and applicable plan terms