Justin Hage

Strategic and result-driven Senior Recruiter with 10+ years of success recruiting in the automotive industry. Expert in sourcing and placing skilled trades and salaried talent, optimizing hiring costs and building sustainable pipelines across North America. Recognized for delivering $175K in annual costs savings and maintain strong partnerships that accelerate time-to-hire and enhance workforce quality.

Lead Corporate Recruiter of North America - Fisher Dynamics - North America

(2023-02)

• Lead full cycle recruiting across North America for both skilled trades and salaried positions, delivering high-quality candidates across multiple manufacturing and corporate sites
• Deliver $200K+ in annual cost savings by reducing dependency on external recruiting agencies through in-house sourcing strategies and ongoing pipeline development
• Manage end-to-end talent acquisition strategy including job postings, screening, interviewing and offer negotiation
• Facilitate all interview logistics for hiring managers and candidates ensuring a seamless candidate experience
• Plan and execute hiring events including job fairs and college recruiting events to attract top talent and strengthen employer brand presence
• Maintain a robust candidate pipeline across critical automotive disciplines, ensuring proactive talent readiness for high-demand and hard-to-fill roles
• Partner with HR leadership and operations to forecast hiring needs that support business growth and production targets
• Specializing in Skilled Trades, Engineering, Executives, Management, Jr Engineering and College Internships

National Accounts Recruiting Manager - S&A Solutions Inc.

(2020-05 - 2023-02)

• Oversaw national recruiting operations for major automotive supplier accounts, managing high-volume skilled trades and engineering hiring
• Built and maintained relationships with key national clients, ensuring client satisfaction and increased repeat business
• Drove new business growth through outreach and client engagement, meeting revenue and retention goals
• Partnered with leadership to evaluate business opportunities to improve profitability
• Conducted regular client site visits across the southeastern U.S. to strengthen partnerships and assess workforce needs
• Onboarded and trained two recruiters, providing hands-on guidance to reduce ramp-up time and ensure adherence to company recruiting standards

Senior Automotive Recruiter - S&A Solutions Inc.

(2016-10 - 2020-05)

• Developed and executed recruiting strategies using job boards, social media, referrals and Boolean searches
• Placed 45+ skilled trades professionals in five months, generating $115K in new revenue
• Screened, interviewed and negotiated offers for contract and direct hire roles
• Maintained regular activity reports for clients and management to ensure transparency and hiring efficiency
• Cultivated lasting relationships with clients and candidates, driving a steady referral pipeline and industry insight

Account Executive - Total Quality Logistics

(2015-01 - 2016-09)

• Prospected and developed new client accounts through outbound sales and relationship management
• Negotiated competitive shipping rates with carriers, ensuring client satisfaction and cost control
• Managed daily logistics and served as the primary point-of-contact for all account issues
• Supervised and mentored and assistant to enhance productivity and professional growth