Job Title: Recruiter (Contract, 3-6 months)
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Senior Recruiter
Location: Sturtevant, WI | Langhorne, PA | Rumford, ME
# of Openings: 2
Position Summary
The Contract Recruiter is responsible for supporting the full-cycle recruitment process to drive the organization's short- and long-term talent acquisition needs for both exempt and non-exempt positions. This role partners closely with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, facilitate the selection process, and manage offer negotiations through onboarding. The Contract Recruiter proactively builds talent pipelines, leverages multiple sourcing channels to identify qualified candidates, and ensures a positive candidate experience while meeting hiring goals and timelines. Working in a fast-paced environment, this position maintains compliance with employment laws and company policies, tracks recruiting metrics, and provides regular updates to stakeholders to support effective workforce planning and organizational success.
About Us
ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest containerboard producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually. Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.
Key Responsibilities and Expected Results:
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Proactively recruit qualified individuals to fill vacant positions for all assigned requisitions.
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Participate and help plan on-site job fairs.
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Collaborate with HR personnel and executive stakeholders to determine an ideal hiring and staffing strategy.
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Oversee and conduct candidate interviews in collaboration with talent acquisition team and hiring managers.
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Utilize all tools available to strategically source top talent.
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Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and ensure timely placement of qualified candidates.
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Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidate records, track recruitment activity, and ensure data integrity.
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Monitor recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate flow, and hiring outcomes, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures throughout the recruitment process.
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Promote the organization's employer brand and serve as an ambassador to attract top talent.
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Assist with special recruiting projects, high-volume hiring initiatives, and talent acquisition process improvements as needed.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
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Time to fill to non-exempt position <30 days
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Retention and turnover <5%
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Recruiting activity: number of outreaches, interviews, candidate presentations and hires
Qualifications and Skills
Education and Experience
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Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience of recruiting experience for exempt and non-exempt roles.
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Experience recruiting with a manufacturing industry preferred but not required.
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Bachelor’s degree or relevant industry experience preferred.
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Working knowledge of human resource disciplines including human performance, and federal and state employment laws preferred.
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Strong background in full-cycle recruiting.
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Proven record of filling requisitions in a timely manner with quality candidates.
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Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus.
Core Competencies
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Safety conscious and willing to work in an industrial environment.
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Align competencies with expected outcomes
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Accountability for results
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Process discipline
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Data driven decision making
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Strong initiative and perseverance.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
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Good time management and multi-tasking skills.
Success Profile
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Consistently meets or exceeds KPI’s
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Uses data to guide decisions
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Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and with all relevant stakeholders
Working Conditions
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Office located in a manufacturing facility
Attributes for Success
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Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
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Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
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Integrity - treat the company and teammates with utmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
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Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business.
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Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.
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Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
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Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight, and stewardship.
Apply
Please submit your resume, and salary requirements to https://us.ndpaper.com/careers
No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.
