Skilled Trades Recruiter Welders, Fabricators & Mechanics
$53k - $55kFull-time
Blackstar
Skilled Trades Recruiter – Full Desk | Bethlehem, PA | On-Site
Location: Bethlehem, PA (On-Site, No Remote/Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Salary: $53,000 – $55,000 base + uncapped commission (earnings up to $10,000 in Year 1)
Benefits: PTO, Holidays, Professional Development, Cell & Laptop Provided
Overview:
Express Employment is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades roles, including Welders, Fabricators, Maintenance Mechanics, CNC Machinists, and more. This is a full desk recruiter role where you'll drive business development , source top talent, and place candidates with leading local companies. If you have a competitive spirit, strong organizational skills, and experience in skilled trades recruiting , this is your chance to grow your niche and impact the Lehigh Valley workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Acquisition & Business Development: Identify new business, negotiate contracts, and build long-term client relationships.
- Candidate Sourcing & Placement: Source, screen, interview, and match candidates to client needs using job boards, networking, referrals, and social media.
- Full-Cycle Recruitment Management: Handle the entire recruitment process from job intake to candidate placement and offer negotiation.
- Market Insights: Stay updated on industry trends, attend trade school events, job fairs, and provide clients with competitive talent intelligence.
- Job Ads & Candidate Relations: Write compelling job postings, manage candidate interactions, and guide them through hiring and onboarding.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years as a full desk recruiter with experience in skilled trades hiring.
- Proven business development skills with success in generating new clients.
- Familiarity with construction and skilled trades roles preferred.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills .
- Ability to manage multiple clients, job orders, and deadlines.
What Were Looking For:
- Discovery skills to uncover client hiring needs.
- Interview savvy to identify top talent beyond resumes.
- A relentless, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude with a competitive spirit.
- Professional, authentic interaction with clients and candidates.
Why Join Us:
- Base salary + uncapped commission with local travel only.
- Paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative, supportive, and dynamic work environment.
Vacancy posted 12 hours ago
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