Recruiter - Manufacturing / Skilled Trades

Industrial Electric Manufacturing
San Antonio, TX
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with building relationships and influencing stakeholders in a manufacturing and skilled trades domain, with flexibility for temporary and hybrid work arrangements.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of manufacturing or construction recruitment experience and a track record of stakeholder influence
    — “Minimum of 3 years of similar talent acquisition experience in a manufacturing plant and/or in the construction industry”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment and are open to supporting multiple departments
    — “Flexible and adaptable team player who thrives in a collaborative, often changing environment”
  • Professionals who can balance candidate and hiring manager expectations while maintaining high service standards
    — “Maintains excellent service levels to multiple hiring managers and candidates”

Things to consider

  • Temporary relocation to NE San Antonio may be necessary before transitioning to a permanent location
    — “This position will be based temporarily in NE San Antonio while our new manufacturing plant is coming online”
  • The role involves compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, requiring attention to legal details
    — “Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in talent strategies and stakeholder education in your resume and interview responses
    — “Educates on and effectively influences hiring managers and other key stakeholders”
  • Emphasize your ability to adapt and contribute beyond your immediate responsibilities
    — “you will be in start-up mode and must be willing to help wherever needed”
  • Showcase your understanding of the San Antonio labor market for manufacturing and skilled trades
    — “Intimate knowledge of the San Antonio labor market as it relates to manufacturing and construction”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Identify, attract, and assess front-line production and skilled trades talent for IEM’s manufacturing facilities
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum of 3 years of similar talent acquisition experience in a manufacturing plant and/or in the construction industry

Skills & requirements

Required

Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentCandidate AssessmentOnboardingComplianceRelationship Building

Preferred

Manufacturing Plant ExperienceConstruction Industry Experience

Stack & domain

Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentOnboardingEmployee ExperienceRetentionInfluenceAdviseRelationship BuildingEthical ConductCommunicationService OrientationAttention To DetailOrganizationTime ManagementUrgencyPersistencePatienceManufacturingSkilled Trades

About the role

Original posting from Industrial Electric Manufacturing via Greenhouse

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

As a Recruiter – Manufacturing/Skilled Trades, you will be a vital part of our Talent Acquisition (TA) team, consulting with Hiring Managers/Business Leaders, developing and executing talent strategies, effectively identifying, and engaging with candidates, always keeping an eye on delivering the best experience for stakeholders, and positioning IEM as the employer of choice.

NOTE: This position will be based temporarily in NE San Antonio while our new manufacturing plant is coming online. Our permanent location is approximately 25 minutes away at Brooks, 7515 Inner Circle Dr., San Antonio, 78235, travel between the two locations is likely. The position will start as 100% onsite with opportunity to flex to hybrid work over time as the plant ultimately transitions out of start-up mode.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Exceptionally partners with Hiring Managers/Business leaders and HR colleagues, helping to meet overall business and talent goals

Educates on and effectively influences hiring managers and other key stakeholders to follow talent acquisition policies and practices, helping to ensure consistently engaging candidate experiences

Consistently sets expectations and regularly communicates with all stakeholders (ex. hiring managers, business leaders, internal and external candidates, HR colleagues, vendors, etc.)

Identifies, attracts, and assesses front-line production and skilled trades talent for IEM’s manufacturing facilities in San Antonio

Maintains excellent service levels to multiple hiring managers and candidates – ensures a positive hiring manager and candidate experience throughout the recruiting process

Collaborates with business leaders and HR colleagues on new hire onboarding, employee experience, and retention

Is always on the lookout for opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation, not content with just maintaining the status quo

Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to Influence and Advise

Relationship Building

Ethical Conduct and Integrity

Communication

Service Orientation

Attention to Detail

Organization and Time Management

Strong Sense of Urgency

Equally Persistent and Patient

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 3 years of similar talent acquisition experience in a manufacturing plant and/or in the construction industry

Demonstrated ability to build relationships with, partner with and effectively influence all stakeholders throughout the end-to-end talent acquisition process

General knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations

Flexible and adaptable team player who thrives in a collaborative, often changing environment - you will be in start-up mode and must be willing to help wherever needed - "not my job" is an unacceptable response

Excellent written & verbal communication, multi-tasking, organizational, follow-up and negotiating skills, with a strong attention to detail

Embody IEM's values: Empower, Commit, Collaborate, Innovate

DESIRED

Experience with Greenhouse and/or comparable ATS/CRM systems

Intimate knowledge of the San Antonio labor market as it relates to manufacturing and construction

Bilingual - English / Spanish

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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Beware of recruiting scams. IEM never charges candidates fees, and all recruiter emails come from an @iemfg.com address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, do not share personal information and report it to us at iemfg.com/contact

Non-Discrimination Statement

IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.

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Source: Industrial Electric Manufacturing careers (Greenhouse)

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