Recruiter

About the Role

Are you looking for more than just a job—a place where your contributions make a real impact, and your success is shared with your team? At Cogent, an employee-owned company, we’re proud to offer exactly that. We are seeking an experienced Corporate Recruiter to join our growing Talent Acquisition team. This role is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and enjoys owning the full recruitment lifecycle while partnering closely with hiring managers across corporate, operational, and technical functions.

As a Corporate Recruiter, you will manage your own requisition workload end-to-end—sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing top talent—while also contributing to continuous improvement of our recruiting processes, employer brand, and candidate experience. This position is an in-office position and will work out of our Riverside, Missouri, facility.

What You’ll Do (Essential Responsibilities)

• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for corporate, professional, and operational roles
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, role requirements, and ideal candidate profiles
• Proactively source candidates using Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and direct outreach
• Screen candidates through phone and virtual interviews to assess skills, experience, and culture alignment
• Coordinate interviews, facilitate feedback, and guide hiring managers through selection decisions
• Extend and negotiate job offers in alignment with compensation guidelines
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for frequently hired and hard-to-fill roles
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding
• Track recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, source of hire, and candidate quality
• Support employer branding efforts and recruitment initiatives as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience as a Corporate Recruiter or Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Proven success managing multiple requisitions simultaneously
• Strong sourcing expertise using Indeed Resume Search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Boolean search techniques
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with hiring managers and leaders
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating within a team environment
• Experience recruiting across corporate, technical, or operations roles preferred
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (UKG preferred), Excel, Word, Gmail

Why Work With Us?

At Cogent, you’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. Our people make the difference, our shared values define us as a team and bring our vision to life. Together, our team of employee-owners is committed to helping build healthy and prosperous communities through creatively engineered solutions for our customers. We are a growing Midwest company that provides fluid processing solutions serving the local Industrial, Municipal, Commercial Building Trades, Oil and Gas markets through our family of trusted brands.

We Offer

• Employee Ownership (ESOP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Generous PTO, Paid Holidays & Volunteer Time Off
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
• A Culture That Values Innovation, Collaboration, and Respect

Make Your Mark with Cogent

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to work in a company where your efforts are recognized, your voice is valued, and your professional growth is supported. As an employee-owner, you'll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates innovation, accountability, and shared success.

Apply today and help us build something exceptional—together!