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Recruiter, Manufacturing

Tesla, Inc.

BUFFALO, NYFull-time$76–113K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$76–113K/yr
Location
BUFFALO, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Tesla seeks an experienced Recruiter for its Talent Acquisition team in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on sourcing, attracting, and hiring skilled-trades and high-volume manufacturing talent, including electricians, maintenance and controls technicians, tool and die specialists, machinists, and facilities roles. The recruiter partners with manufacturing leaders, assesses talent needs, and supports hiring through sourcing, interviews, and candidate engagement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

High-Volume RecruitingSkilled Trades RecruitingSourcingTalent AssessmentRelationship ManagementOffer NegotiationEmployment LegislationEmployment Market TrendsProject LeadershipSI Tools

Qualifications

2 Years Recruiting Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

What to ExpectTesla is looking for a driven and experienced Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team at our Buffalo, NY location.In this high-impact role, you will focus on sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for skilled trades and high-volume manufacturing positions that keep our world-class production lines running. You will recruit for critical roles including Electricians, Maintenance Technicians, Controls Technicians, Tool & Die Specialists, Machinists and Facilities roles, .If you excel at high-volume recruiting, have a strong background in technical and skilled trades hiring, and are energized by the opportunity to build exceptional teams that are advancing sustainable energy, we want to hear from you.This is a fast-paced, high-visibility role where your ability to deliver quality talent quickly will directly support Tesla's mission. What You'll Do * Partnering with business leaders and hiring managers in our Manufacturing organization to assess their talent requirements and advising on the best hiring strategy * Effectively manage time, resources, and priorities while providing regular, data-driven updates to business partners and stakeholders * Using a variety of techniques to discover and attract the best passive talent * Conducting thorough behavioral based interviews and phone screens to assess both technical baseline as well as skills be successful in the Tesla environment * Focusing on providing a great candidate experience at every opportunity What You'll Bring * This position will be required to be onsite at Buffalo, NY facility * Minimum of 2 years recruiting experience. Demonstrated track record of excellence in sourcing and assessing skilled trades and leadership talent * Proven relationship management experience with hiring teams and business partners, helping them navigate the sources of talent and assisting them with assessment * A genuine interest in technology as shown by continuous learning throughout your career. Experience utilizing SI tools in recruiting is a plus * Skilled in offer negotiation, awareness of pertinent employment legislation and employment market trends * The ability to lead projects to successful conclusion - balancing efficiency with quality * A combination of corporate and agency/executive search experience is preferred Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: * Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction * Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits * Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution * Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits * Company paid Basic Life, AD&D * Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) * Employee Assistance Program * Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays * Back-up childcare and parenting support resources * Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance * Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs * Tesla Babies program * Commuter benefits * Employee discounts and perks program * Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels) Expected Compensation * Associate Recruiter - $57,600 - $86,400/annual salary * Recruiter - $75,600 - $113,400/annual salary Expected Compensation * Associate Recruiter - $57,600 - $86,400/annual salary * Recruiter - $75,600 - $

How this job compares

Set against the 2,527 open Recruiter jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$76–113K/yr
  • New York median$115–156K/yr157 salary ranges
  • US median$81–116K/yr1,261 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is 30% below the New York median midpoint ($135K) — in the lowest quarter of Recruiter salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 261 open Recruiter jobs in New York and 2,527 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Recruiter postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,679 postings).
Education
348 of the 2,527 open Recruiter jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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