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, Northern Ireland | Burnfoot, Ireland (5 days onsite)

Number of Positions - 1

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.).

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

High-Performance Culture

Innovation

Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

Own It

Act With Urgency

Foster a Customer-First Mindset

Think Big and Execute

Lead by Example

Drive Continuous Improvement

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