Talent Acquisition Partner/Recruiter

Kelly Services is hiring a Talent Acquisition Partner/Recruiter for a hybrid role in Mentor, OH or Conroe, TX on a temp-to-hire basis. This position offers an hourly rate of $50–$55/hour and centers on building strong recruiting pipelines for high-volume hourly and non-exempt roles, partnering closely with HR and plant leadership to support long-term workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for high-volume hourly and non-exempt roles, from sourcing and screening through offer acceptance.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, plant leaders, and frontline supervisors to understand workforce needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Create innovative sourcing approaches using job boards, social media, Boolean searches, networking, referrals, community outreach, schools, military partnerships, and other channels.
• Build and maintain pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions, maintaining candidate relationships for both current and future openings.
• Act as a brand ambassador and support a positive, engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate and participate in career fairs, hiring events, open houses, and other community recruiting efforts to expand talent reach.
• Partner with business leaders to anticipate workforce needs, develop hiring plans, monitor labor market trends, and contribute to long-term workforce planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of recruiting experience, including heavy-volume recruiting in manufacturing and/or distribution environments
• Required experience recruiting skilled trades and manufacturing roles such as Welders, Machinists, Assemblers, Material Handlers, Toolmakers, and Maintenance Technicians
• Proven ability to manage approximately 20–30 open requisitions consistently
• Experience recruiting non-exempt, exempt, and managerial roles within manufacturing and/or distribution
• Experience leading high-volume recruiting across multiple locations
• Strong sourcing experience using both online and offline channels
• Experience with behavioral-based interview methodologies
• Experience using skill and knowledge assessments
• Strong consultative, communication, and influencing skills
• Ability to partner effectively with HR and business leaders
• Knowledge of labor market trends and employment practices
• Knowledge of EEO and diversity & inclusion practices
• CRM experience preferred (CRM technologies)

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability
• Access to a retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan