Recruiting Manager Jobs in Michigan
Recruiting Manager jobs in Michigan draw steady demand from the state's manufacturing, automotive, and healthcare sectors, with openings at every level from team lead to senior talent acquisition director. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Ford Motor Company, Spectrum Health, and General Motors maintain large HR and talent teams. Corporate recruiting, high-volume manufacturing talent acquisition, and healthcare sourcing are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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ABOUT HENRY FORD HEALTH
Serving communities across Michigan and beyond, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care, to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other healthcare retail. With more than 50,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers, including over 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network, and our Clinically Integrated Network.
Our recruiting teams focus on specific areas, and this new director should be prepared to develop their team members and identify areas of opportunity for improvement, whether by process changes or technology improvements.
GENERAL SUMMARY
For this Director of Talent Acquisition position, we are looking for candidates who will operationalize corporate strategies to support individual departmental recruitment needs. Additionally, drive overall recruiting initiatives supportive of operational leadership. The Director will provide leadership for recruitment teams across the healthcare system, leading and empowering teams of recruiters responsible for identifying, sourcing, and hiring of clinical and non-clinical professionals.
The Director of Talent Acquisition partners with key stakeholders to understand business and talent priorities and strategize recruiting activities to develop a pipeline of qualified candidates. Improve recruiting transparency by implementing effective analytics and reporting. Additional areas of responsibility include vendor management, candidate research and sourcing, industry events, and recruitment programs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and operationalize a strategic recruiting plan that will meet the hiring objectives.
- Ensure the talent acquisition team consistently executes the defined process through effective training and performance measurement.
- Partner with recruiting leadership to identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.
- Support the Senior Vice President of Human Resources on budgetary accountability for the overall Talent Selection function.
- Gather, analyze, and inform stakeholders on key-performance indicators related to hiring activity and team performance.
- Communicate key insights and talent trends via formal presentations and management reporting.
- Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development: lead recruiters in proactively establishing a pipeline of diverse candidates for departments supported.
- Develop and implement recruitment and social media branding campaigns.
- Facilitate and develop training for recruiters, hiring managers, and associated teams on processes, tools, and best practices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in full life cycle recruitment for a medium to large size, multi-site organization.
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated strong and engaging leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience leading and developing a team of recruiters and/or clinical recruiters as well as a track record of developing recruiting processes that drive overall team effectiveness.
- Knowledge of emerging healthcare issues and trends and its impacts on recruiting and organizational readiness is beneficial.
- Executive presence and proven experience developing and nurturing partnerships within complex organizations.
- Strong communication skills and proven experience managing others through change.
- Progressive experience developing and managing multispecialty nurse recruitment strategies for a complex health organization.
- Strong understanding of best practices and trends within talent acquisition and the ability to apply those practices to nurse recruiting.
- In-depth recruitment knowledge of advanced sourcing techniques, tools, and solutions
- Outstanding project management skills with the ability to analyze complex data and develop sound recommendations and solutions.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, conflict management, and decision-making skills; ability to engage, build relationships, and influence others at multiple levels of the organization.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively with stakeholders in a one-on-one, or in a large group setting.
- Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, candidate assessment and selection methodologies.
Experience with Taleo, Peoplesoft, LinkedIn and other recruiting applications
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
- Organization: Corporate Services
- Department: Talent Selection
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
ABOUT HENRY FORD HEALTH
Serving communities across Michigan and beyond, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care, to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other healthcare retail. With more than 50,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers, including over 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network, and our Clinically Integrated Network.
Our recruiting teams focus on specific areas, and this new director should be prepared to develop their team members and identify areas of opportunity for improvement, whether by process changes or technology improvements.
GENERAL SUMMARY
For this Director of Talent Acquisition position, we are looking for candidates who will operationalize corporate strategies to support individual departmental recruitment needs. Additionally, drive overall recruiting initiatives supportive of operational leadership. The Director will provide leadership for recruitment teams across the healthcare system, leading and empowering teams of recruiters responsible for identifying, sourcing, and hiring of clinical and non-clinical professionals.
The Director of Talent Acquisition partners with key stakeholders to understand business and talent priorities and strategize recruiting activities to develop a pipeline of qualified candidates. Improve recruiting transparency by implementing effective analytics and reporting. Additional areas of responsibility include vendor management, candidate research and sourcing, industry events, and recruitment programs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and operationalize a strategic recruiting plan that will meet the hiring objectives.
- Ensure the talent acquisition team consistently executes the defined process through effective training and performance measurement.
- Partner with recruiting leadership to identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.
- Support the Senior Vice President of Human Resources on budgetary accountability for the overall Talent Selection function.
- Gather, analyze, and inform stakeholders on key-performance indicators related to hiring activity and team performance.
- Communicate key insights and talent trends via formal presentations and management reporting.
- Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development: lead recruiters in proactively establishing a pipeline of diverse candidates for departments supported.
- Develop and implement recruitment and social media branding campaigns.
- Facilitate and develop training for recruiters, hiring managers, and associated teams on processes, tools, and best practices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in full life cycle recruitment for a medium to large size, multi-site organization.
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated strong and engaging leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience leading and developing a team of recruiters and/or clinical recruiters as well as a track record of developing recruiting processes that drive overall team effectiveness.
- Knowledge of emerging healthcare issues and trends and its impacts on recruiting and organizational readiness is beneficial.
- Executive presence and proven experience developing and nurturing partnerships within complex organizations.
- Strong communication skills and proven experience managing others through change.
- Progressive experience developing and managing multispecialty nurse recruitment strategies for a complex health organization.
- Strong understanding of best practices and trends within talent acquisition and the ability to apply those practices to nurse recruiting.
- In-depth recruitment knowledge of advanced sourcing techniques, tools, and solutions
- Outstanding project management skills with the ability to analyze complex data and develop sound recommendations and solutions.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, conflict management, and decision-making skills; ability to engage, build relationships, and influence others at multiple levels of the organization.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively with stakeholders in a one-on-one, or in a large group setting.
- Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, candidate assessment and selection methodologies.
Experience with Taleo, Peoplesoft, LinkedIn and other recruiting applications
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
- Organization: Corporate Services
- Department: Talent Selection
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Recruiting Manager Job Market in Michigan
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Food & Beverage
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in recruiting manager jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Three or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate or agency setting
- Demonstrated experience managing a team of recruiters or sourcing specialists
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, iCIMS, or Taleo
- Familiarity with Michigan labor market conditions and regional talent pipelines
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred by a majority of Michigan employers
Recruiting Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a recruiting manager in Michigan?
Most recruiting managers in Michigan begin with a bachelor's degree in human resources or business, then build several years of full-cycle recruiting experience before moving into a leadership role. Michigan does not require a state-issued license to work in this role, but earning a credential such as the SHRM-CP through the Society for Human Resource Management or the PHR through HRCI is widely recognized by Michigan employers as a mark of professional readiness and can accelerate promotion into management.
How much do recruiting managers make in Michigan?
Recruiting managers in Michigan earn a median of about $138,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $88,990 for the lowest 10% to over $224,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire recruiting managers in Michigan?
Employers hiring recruiting managers in Michigan right now include Robert Half, ACCESS, and Eccalon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's concentration of automotive OEMs, large health systems, and regional financial institutions means demand for recruiting managers stays consistent even outside peak hiring seasons.
Which Michigan cities have the most recruiting manager jobs?
Detroit, Southfield, and Grand Rapids account for the largest share of recruiting manager openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its density of automotive headquarters, corporate shared-services centers, and large hospital networks, while Grand Rapids draws volume from its growing healthcare and manufacturing base and Ann Arbor benefits from the University of Michigan and a cluster of research-driven employers nearby.
Are there remote recruiting manager jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than most fields, since recruiting management is largely a desk-based, communication-driven role that translates well to remote work. About 55% of recruiting manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed talent teams. Fully remote roles are most common in corporate or technical recruiting, while high-volume or on-site manufacturing recruitment tends to require a local presence.
How can I get hired as a recruiting manager in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to start as a recruiter or HR generalist at a Michigan employer, then pursue a team lead role before stepping into management. Large Michigan employers like Beaumont Health, Stellantis, and Dow Chemical run rotational HR programs and new-professional tracks that place candidates into talent acquisition roles without prior management experience. Building a PHR or SHRM-CP credential alongside hands-on sourcing experience, even in a staffing agency, signals readiness for a Michigan-based recruiting manager opening.
Where can I find and apply to recruiting manager jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to recruiting manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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