Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter

H3 Manufacturing Group is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter for a 6-month, remote 1099 contract supporting manufacturing and industrial hiring. This role focuses on skilled trades talent, from sourcing through candidate presentation, with an estimated pay range of USD $50 to $60 per hour based on experience.

What you’ll do

Partner with the HR team to run end-to-end recruiting for qualified manufacturing candidates, with responsibility spanning the full hiring workflow. You will help shape the process from early job definition through interview coordination and candidate communication, including support with offer discussions when requested.

• Support job descriptions and manage the recruiting lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer process.
• Conduct initial screening interviews.
• Assess candidates for technical qualifications, work history, and cultural fit.
• Deliver qualified candidate recommendations to the HR team, including interview summaries.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers and maintain regular candidate communication throughout the process.
• Assist with offer negotiations as requested.
• Provide recruiting activity updates, maintain candidate pipelines, and share market feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information and candidate data.
• Manage job postings through Paycor using distribution channels such as Indeed, LinkedIn, and other social media.
• Source candidates through professional networks, job boards, social platforms, referrals, and direct outreach.

Roles you will help hire for

• CNC Machinists
• Skilled Welders
• Fabricators/Finishers
• Quality Professionals

What you bring

• Three or more years of recruiting experience, including significant recruiting for manufacturing or industrial organizations.
• Proven success filling skilled trades and technical roles.
• Strong sourcing and networking capability.
• Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches at the same time.
• Familiarity with Paycor Recruiting and Indeed is preferred.

Tools and technology

• MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint)
• Paycor
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Social media

Independent contractor details

• Services are performed as an independent contractor and not as an employee of H3 Manufacturing Group.
• The contractor is responsible for determining the manner and means of performing recruiting services.
• The contractor supplies their own equipment, software, workspace, and business expenses unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• The contractor is responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, insurance, and business licensing.
• This engagement does not create an employer-employee relationship or entitle the contractor to company-sponsored benefits.

Location, pay, and eligibility

• Location: Remote (US-based)
• Pay: Approximately $50 to $60/hr based on experience
• Job type: 6-month 1099 contract

ITAR requirements

• This position requires ITAR compliance and may involve access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Sponsorship is not available now nor in the future.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.