Job Description
Title – Plant Recruitment Partner – Heavy Industrial & High-Volume Hiring (6 months contract with potential extension)
Location: Could be based out of either of these locations – Letterkenny, Ireland | Campsie, GB | Burnfoot, Ireland (5 days onsite)
Number of Positions – 3
Position Overview
We are seeking dynamic, result-driven recruiters to support heavy industrial plant hiring in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role requires a strategic mindset, consultative approach, and the ability to influence stakeholders while delivering scalable, creative recruitment solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Recruitment & Sourcing
Manage end-to-end hiring for hourly plant roles, ensuring quality hires within target timelines.
Develop creative, market-specific sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive labor markets.
Proactively build talent pipelines for high-demand roles, anticipating future hiring needs.
Utilize diverse sourcing channels (referrals, social media, job boards, community outreach, trade schools, etc.).
Strategic Recruitment Consulting & Business Partnership
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing insights on market trends, talent availability, and hiring strategies.
Educate and influence plant leadership on best hiring practices, process improvements, and workforce planning.
Challenge traditional hiring approaches by recommending data-driven, innovative recruiting methods.
Collaborate with HR and Operations teams to align hiring strategies with business objectives and workforce scaling.
Scaling & High-Growth Hiring
Support rapid plant expansions and high-volume hiring surges, ensuring seamless execution under tight timelines.
Implement efficient, high-impact recruitment solutions for scaling teams in industrial environments.
Drive continuous process improvements to streamline hiring, enhance candidate experience, and reduce time-to-fill.
Candidate Experience & Follow-Through
Provide a best-in-class candidate experience, ensuring clear communication and timely updates.
Maintain strong follow-through, keeping candidates engaged throughout the hiring process.
Leverage data and metrics to track recruiting effectiveness and improve hiring outcomes.
Data-Driven Decision Making & Technology: Analyze hiring trends, market data, and candidate pipelines to make informed recruitment decisions.
Utilize ATS, and recruitment analytics tools to track metrics and optimize hiring strategies.
Continuously refine recruiting KPIs, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, and retention.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of full cycle recruiting experience, preferably in heavy industrial, manufacturing, or high-volume hiring.
Experience in fast-paced, hyper-growth environments with a track record of hiring at scale.
Ability to think independently, problem-solve, and influence business leaders.
Strong consultative, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with ATS systems, sourcing tools, and recruitment marketing strategies.
High level of initiative, creativity, and adaptability in solving recruitment challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience recruiting for industrial plant environments (manufacturing, logistics, energy and utilities etc.).
Core Principles
Safety
Integrity
Respect
Teamwork
Diversity & Inclusion
Strategic Priorities
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation
Financial Strength
Behaviors
Own It
Act With Urgency
Foster a Customer-First Mindset
Think Big and Execute
Lead by Example
Drive Continuous Improvement
Learn and Seek Out Development
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
