Recruiter II (Talent Acquisition Partner/Senior Recruiter)

Position Title: Recruiter II (Talent Acquisition Partner/Senior Recruiter)

Department: HR & Talent Management

Location: Fort Smith, AR

Reports To: Total Rewards Manager

SUMMARY:

The Recruiter II is responsible for full cycle recruiting and strategic sourcing for technical, manufacturing, and leadership positions. This role partners with HRBPs and business leaders to anticipate talent needs and deliver diverse, qualified candidates.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Own full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to offer acceptance for specialized and senior roles.

· Partner with HRBP II and hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and hiring strategies.

· Build proactive pipelines for critical roles through direct sourcing, networking, and employer branding.

· Represent the company at recruiting events, technical conferences, and community initiatives.

· Track, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics; recommend process improvements.

· Act as a brand ambassador for the company’s inclusive culture and environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

· Full-Cycle Recruiting Expertise

· Advanced Sourcing Techniques

· Consultative Hiring Partnership

· Employer Branding & Talent Marketing

· Recruiting Analytics & Insights

· Inclusive Hiring Leadership

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

· Expert at full cycle recruiting for technical, skilled trade, and leadership roles.

· Skilled in advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean search, networking associations.)

· Strong consultative skills with hiring managers, including role scoping and market insights.

· Ability to build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.

· Skilled in recruiting analytics, time-to-fill metrics, and ROI of sourcing channels.

· Strong ambassador for the company’s D&I and ESG employer brand.

· 5+ years in full-cycle recruiting, including technical manufacturing and engineering roles.

· Prior success filling leadership roles (supervisors, plant managers, engineering leads).

· Experience managing campus partnerships, veteran hiring, or apprenticeship programs.

· Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement in recruiting (automation, sourcing efficiency).

· Participation in community/industry recruiting events to enhance employer brand.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field. In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of related experience.

Talent Acquisition, Diversity & Inclusion, or HR certification is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office, warehouse, and manufacturing environment with some travel. Relocation may be required.

EXPERIENCE:

3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in manufacturing, engineering or technical recruiting.

Proven ability to source for specialized and leadership roles.

Demonstrated track record of building diverse candidate pipelines.

Experience managing recruitment metrics and driving process improvements.

PROGRESSION METRICS:

· Consistently fills critical and senior roles within target timelines.

· Builds and maintains strong candidate pipelines.

· Demonstrates success in sourcing diverse talent pools.

· Improves hiring manager satisfaction scores.

· Ready to progress when able to lead recruiting team, manage employer brand strategy, and align TA to workforce planning.

Career Path Visual

Recruiter II → TR Manager → TR Director → VP Total Rewards

Cross-Over Potential: Recruiters may progress into HRBP roles if they build consultative and strategic competencies, and HRBPs may specialize into TA leadership if they excel in sourcing and employer branding.