Recruiter, Recruiter ​/ Talent Acquisition

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Recruiter to support a growing portfolio of manufacturing, industrial, engineering, supply chain, and skilled trades clients. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process, sourcing and qualifying talent, and maintaining a high level of candidate and client engagement across multiple openings simultaneously.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and has a sense of urgency when identifying and placing top talent. Strong preference given to those in Iowa or surrounding states.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for a variety of direct-hire and contract positions across manufacturing, operations, engineering, supply chain, maintenance, and skilled trades.
• Source candidates through job boards, Linked In, networking, referrals, and recruiting databases.
• Conduct phone screens and in-depth candidate interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and clients with detailed candidate summaries.
• Manage candidate pipelines and maintain accurate records within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Coordinate interviews, provide feedback, manage offers, and support candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Build and maintain relationships with active and passive candidates for future opportunities.
• Partner closely with clients to understand hiring needs, timelines, and market conditions.
• Consistently meet recruiting activity, interview, submission, and placement goals.

Essential Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience preferably within an agency or high volume staffing environment.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing, industrial, engineering, maintenance, or skilled trades positions strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms, Linked In Recruiter, and major job boards.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Competitive, goal-oriented, and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to quickly evaluate talent and make sound hiring recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing client priorities.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently delivers qualified candidates in competitive talent markets.
• Builds strong client and candidate relationships.
• Maintains a healthy pipeline of talent across multiple industries and skill sets.
• Achieves recruiting, placement, and revenue goals while providing an exceptional candidate experience.

About Primestaff

Prime Staff delivers tailored recruiting solutions across key industries — each with its own workforce challenges, goals, and standards. With a diverse portfolio of clients across the country, we provide high-quality talent solutions that keep companies running efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter who enjoys high-volume recruiting, relationship building, and making a direct impact on client success across a diverse range of manufacturing and industrial organizations. Apply here or send your resume directly to  for more information.