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Ashley Furniture Industries · 1 day ago

Labor Recruiting Manager (Arcadia, WI & Chippewa Falls, WI)

Arcadia, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ashley Furniture Industries is committed to building extraordinary teams and enhancing the employee experience. The Labor Recruiting Manager will lead strategic talent acquisition efforts, inspire a high-performing recruiting team, and manage the full-cycle recruiting experience while leveraging market insights to drive exceptional quality of hire.

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Responsibilities

Design and execute innovative recruiting strategies for high-volume manufacturing and warehouse roles across site-based operations

Partner with plant leadership to forecast workforce needs, anticipate hiring trends, and build proactive staffing plans

Expand and strengthen talent pipelines to reach new and diverse labor markets across the region

Lead, coach, and develop a team of onsite and field recruiters—building capability, accountability, and engagement year-round

Set clear performance expectations, provide real-time feedback, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and results

Serve as a champion for upskilling the team's capabilities using technology and AI for effective recruiting practices

Leverage deep labor-market insight to stay ahead of workforce trends and competitive hiring dynamics

Build strong partnerships with technical schools, community colleges, workforce agencies, and local organizations

Elevate Ashley’s employer brand through community presence, partnerships, and outreach—driving exceptional quality of hire

Manage the recruiting lifecycle from workforce planning through onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate experience

Lead high-volume recruiting efforts while maintaining quality, consistency, and speed

Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, selection criteria, and hiring timelines

Oversee interview coordination and candidate communication to deliver a best-in-class experience

Leverage hands-on knowledge of manufacturing and distribution environments, safety standards, and technical skill sets

Source and attract candidates with relevant certifications, experience, and production expertise

Deliver weekly, detail-driven recruiting reports highlighting progress against key hiring metrics

Use data and insights to continuously refine recruiting strategies, improve outcomes, and demonstrate impact

Play an active role on the Talent Acquisition Leadership team

Lead or support strategic, cross-functional projects that enhance the candidate, recruiter, employee, and stakeholder experience

Qualification

Talent AcquisitionManufacturing ExpertiseData AnalysisATS ProficiencyBilingual (English/Spanish)Cultural CompetencyResilienceProject ManagementCommunication SkillsRelationship Building