Manufacturing Recruiter Job at Whisker in Madison

Overview At Whisker, we’re on a mission to make life with your pets endlessly better. As the makers of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com, we’re leading the pack in pet tech and pet accessories—creating smarter, cleaner, and more thoughtful solutions for pet parents everywhere. This role is onsite 5 days a week out of our Juneau, Wisconsin office. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend. What You’ll Do The Manufacturing Recruiter will be responsible for the full cycle recruiting process by proactively sourcing for talent, guiding the interview process, and working with hiring managers on open roles with an emphasis on manufacturing-focused positions. The Manufacturing Recruiter will be a brand ambassador, ensuring that all candidates receive a world-class experience while demonstrating Whisker values at each hiring process step. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works closely with hiring managers for each open position: completes an intake session to understand department needs and role responsibilities; understands the makeup of the hiring department and team culture. Recruits candidates from multiple sources (Whisker Careers site, LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, career fairs); builds a pipeline using recruiting software. Completes video/phone screens with qualified candidates promptly. Recruits for labor, hourly, assembly positions, including phone screens, onsite interviews, and tours; supports onboarding; conducts tours at Whisker locations. Understands manufacturing processes to conduct thorough interviews and answer candidate questions. Assesses resumes for specific hiring roles and aims to recruit top talent. Manages calendars to schedule virtual and onsite interviews; delivers resumes and notes to hiring leaders. Delivers offers and negotiates details with candidates; drafts new hire paperwork; conducts background checks; participates in onboarding with the Talent Acquisition Manager. Anticipates staffing levels and proactively finds talent; manages vendor relationships with recruiting agencies; uses creative sourcing techniques and networks at events to attract passive candidates. Represents the company at local and regional universities and career fairs; supports campus relations as needed. Reviews recruitment activities to develop strategies that increase successful hires; partners with hiring leaders to provide updates with urgency; ensures cultural and technical fit for positions. Trains supervisors by developing materials and best practices; performs other HR duties as assigned. Requirements What You’ll Bring BA degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience 4+ years of recruiting or sourcing experience Recruiting background in Manufacturing Understanding of sourcing methods and strategies Ability to assess information from candidate interviews and make confident hiring decisions Experience with ATS software, candidate assessments, behavioral and skill-based interviews Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time Excellent oral and written communication skills High level of integrity and confidentiality; adaptable to change Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information Professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions High initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with team members Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs) Not Required but Nice to Have Not required to have a pet, but highly recommended Experience with high-volume recruiting Bilingual skills; Spanish is a plus Benefits & Purrks Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance Paid parental leave Whisker Parents Program 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption Pet Insurance Discount 401K match Flexible spending accounts Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous paid time off 14 Paid Holidays Top-of-the-line equipment Pet-friendly office Whisker products and swag Continuing education support On-site gym with Peloton Referral program Statement of Inclusivity We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr