Recruiter - Direct Labor

Job Posting Start Date 06-01-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-05-2026

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Direct Labor Recruiter located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Direct Labor Recruiter role is responsible for a variety of direct labor recruitment activities to ensure the organizations’ recruitment process is efficient, effective and equitable. This position will be supporting the recruiting for non-exempt positions such as Mechanical Assembly, Electrical Wiring, Welding, and Warehouse.

What a typical day looks like:

• Prepare job advertisements, web postings, and job descriptions.

• Screen and shortlist candidates, liaise with agencies, and coordinate interviews.

• Respond to recruitment enquiries while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

• Contact candidates, arrange interviews, and develop plan for interview questions in collaboration with the hiring team.

• Conduct interviews, check references, and recommend candidates.

• Provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates.

• Prepare job offer materials.

• Represent the organization at job fairs and recruitment venues.

• Ensure compliance with external regulations (OFCCP, EEOC) and internal policies/procedures.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in an HR related function

• Minimum 2 years of HR-related work experience (recruiting experience highly preferred)

• Microsoft Office and Workday (or Applicant Tracking System) experience required

• Knowledge of research and sourcing skills – including use of Boolean, LinkedIn, and alternative search methods.

• Know how to identify top performers and determine cultural fit.

• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects & candidates

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network and collaborate in a team environment.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois) $63,700.00 USD - $87,600.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Human Resources

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).