Skilled Trades Recruiter

Position Summary The Skilled Trades Recruiter is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment efforts for skilled trades professionals across industrial, manufacturing, commercial construction, and technical operations environments. This role focuses on sourcing, screening, qualifying, and placing highly skilled candidates in positions including electricians, HVAC technicians, welders, millwrights, industrial mechanics, controls technicians, maintenance technicians, and other specialized trades. The ideal candidate understands the skilled trades workforce, recognizes the importance of certifications and experience, and can quickly identify and engage qualified talent in a competitive labor market. This position partners closely with hiring managers, site supervisors, operations teams, and candidates to ensure successful placements while supporting the overall workforce needs of LaborWorx clients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from job intake through placement and onboarding. Recruit for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire skilled trades positions. Partner with hiring managers, site supervisors, and operations leaders to understand staffing needs, job requirements, qualifications, and project expectations. Support workforce planning, project mobilization, employee transfers, demobilization, and backfilling efforts. Maintain ownership of candidate pipelines and ensure timely communication throughout the hiring process. Candidate Sourcing & Screening Source qualified skilled trades candidates through job boards, LaborWorx recruiting platforms, social media, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, industry associations, networking events, and referrals. Proactively identify and engage both active and passive job seekers. Review resumes and worker profiles to evaluate relevant skills, certifications, licenses, experience, and work history. Conduct phone, video, and in-person interviews to assess technical qualifications, reliability, safety awareness, and overall fit. Verify applicable trade credentials, certifications, and qualifications, including but not limited to: OSHA certifications EPA certifications NFPA 70E Welding certifications Industry-specific credentials Candidate & Client Management Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the recruiting and placement process. Build strong relationships with skilled trades professionals to support current and future project opportunities. Coordinate interviews, background checks, drug screenings, reference checks, and onboarding requirements. Manage candidate expectations related to compensation, schedule, location, travel requirements, and project details. Communicate regularly with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure recruiting priorities and expectations are aligned. Recruiting Operations & Reporting Maintain accurate candidate records within ATS/CRM systems and LaborWorx recruiting platforms. Create and maintain sourcing plans to support current and future workforce demands. Track recruiting metrics including pipeline activity, time-to-fill, source of hire, placement activity, and candidate engagement. Provide updates on recruiting progress, challenges, and labor market conditions during team meetings. Maintain a strong database of qualified skilled workers between active recruiting projects. Industry Engagement & Market Knowledge Represent LaborWorx at career fairs, trade school events, networking events, and industry functions. Stay informed on skilled trades labor market trends, compensation expectations, certificates, licensing requirements, and workforce challenges. Develop an understanding of regional labor markets and competitor activity to support successful recruiting strategies. Travel occasionally to job sites, hiring locations, career fairs, or client meetings as needed. Qualifications 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably within skilled trades, industrial, construction, manufacturing, utilities, or technical staffing environments. Experience recruiting temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire candidates. Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical trades and related workforce requirements. Experience recruiting roles such as electricians, welders, HVAC technicians, millwrights, industrial mechanics, controls technicians, and maintenance professionals preferred. Experience using ATS/CRM platforms and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, or similar platforms. Ability to manage multiple job openings and candidate pipelines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams. Willingness to travel occasionally for job sites, recruiting events, or client meetings. Health Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Flexible PTO Compensation Base Salary Range: TBD Bonus/Incentive Structure: TBD Hybrid & Communication Expectations Communication Methods Email: Daily/weekly updates, client communication, recruiting updates, and documentation. Slack: Team communication, quick updates, and internal collaboration. Zoom: Meetings, presentations, and team discussions. Remote employees are expected to remain available through Slack or phone during scheduled work hours, respond to emails within 24 business hours unless otherwise communicated, attend required company meetings, and maintain regular communication with their manager and team. Working Conditions Employees are expected to maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity and effective communication. Remote employees should have a reliable internet connection, a workspace free from excessive distractions, and the ability to dedicate full attention to assigned responsibilities during working hours. LaborWorx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an #J-18808-Ljbffr