In Armada, Michigan, The Pond Guy is seeking a Hybrid Corporate Recruiter to own the complete hiring cycle across 14 departments. This role partners with organizational leaders and the Talent Acquisition team to shape hiring strategies and deliver effective, timely hires in a manufacturing and consumer pond-care environment. It blends strategic workforce planning with hands-on candidate engagement to support the company’s growth.
Responsibilities
- Oversee full-cycle recruiting across multiple business functions, guiding searches from intake through offer and acceptance.
- Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers and leadership, shaping hiring decisions and recruiting approaches.
- Develop proactive talent pipelines via sourcing, networking, referrals, market research, and outbound outreach.
- Conduct screening conversations and guide evaluation throughout the interview process.
- Foster a positive, professional candidate experience at every stage.
- Leverage recruiting metrics, hiring trends, and market insights to continuously enhance strategies and outcomes.
- Maintain compliant recruiting workflows and ATS documentation to support consistent hiring results.
- Assist with offer negotiations and ensure alignment between candidate expectations and business needs.
- Coach hiring managers on interviewing best practices, candidate evaluation, and structured hiring processes.
Requirements
- 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience preferred.
- Experience sourcing for professional and hard-to-fill roles, including proactive engagement of passive candidates through networking and creative recruiting strategies.
- Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and guide decisions.
- Experience using ATS and recruiting tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter.
- Ability to manage multiple openings and priorities simultaneously.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Technologies
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Indeed
- ZipRecruiter
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and holiday pay (8 holidays recognized)
- 401(k) with 4% employer match and revenue sharing
- Employee referral program
- Training programs including career development and department shadows
Why join us
- Opportunity to influence hiring strategy and recruiting processes
- Exposure to a wide range of business functions and professional roles
- Strong partnership with leadership and hiring managers
- Ability to build sourcing strategies rather than solely processing applicants
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Direct impact on company growth
Success in this role
Success means becoming a trusted recruiting partner while consistently delivering high-quality talent, building proactive pipelines, and elevating recruiting effectiveness across the organization. Strong performance includes maintaining momentum on difficult searches, influencing hiring decisions, and continuously refining recruiting strategies, processes, and candidate experiences.
Who we’re looking for
- Motivated by solving challenging hiring problems and uncovering overlooked talent
- Owns responsibilities, builds momentum, and acts with urgency and attention to detail
- Communicates confidently and builds lasting relationships
- Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Prioritizes quality of hire, long-term fit, and strong outcomes over transactional metrics
Availability
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum onsite presence of three days per week, with additional onsite attendance as needed to support interviews, initiatives, hiring manager collaboration, and team meetings. You should be available 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings or Saturdays for interviews or recruiting events. The position includes physical requirements such as desk work and potential lifting of 25-35 pounds during training and collaboration with other departments.
Company overview
TPG, Inc. is a growing manufacturing company with over 160 employees, serving pond, lake, and water garden customers across all 50 states in both wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. The mission is to help the world enjoy ponds through passion, expertise, and innovative solutions.
Company divisions
- Airmax, Inc. – B2B manufacturing
- The Pond Guy, Inc. – direct-to-consumer
- The Pond Guy, Inc. – local services division
How to apply for position
- Submit your resume.
- If selected for review, you will be asked to complete a ten-minute survey within three days.
- If advanced, you will be contacted for an interview.
The Pond Guy, Inc. requires candidates offered a position to pass a drug/toxin test and background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
