Recruiter

Recruiter Position

At Arc Services, we are a veteran-owned contractor providing skilled workforce solutions for critical projects, maintenance, and outage work across the United States. For over 15 years, we have helped support the nation's power generation and industrial infrastructure by connecting highly qualified professionals with projects that matter.

The Recruiter is responsible for identifying, sourcing, screening, and engaging qualified candidates for skilled craft, technical, and professional positions supporting energy, nuclear, government, industrial construction, and related projects.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, resourceful, and comfortable managing multiple recruiting priorities in a fast-paced environment. This individual should have an understanding of the full-cycle recruiting and hiring process and recognize how communication, documentation, follow-up, and effective handoffs contribute to a positive candidate experience.

A successful Recruiter will take the initiative to research positions, trades, terminology, certifications, and project requirements to develop a strong understanding of what hiring managers are looking for. This position requires a self-starter who takes ownership of their responsibilities, communicates effectively, works well within a team, and remains a dependable resource for candidates throughout the hiring process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Source and recruit qualified candidates for skilled craft, technical, professional, and project-based positions.
• Recruit for positions supporting energy, power generation, nuclear, government, industrial construction, maintenance, and related industries.
• Develop a strong understanding of assigned positions by researching job duties, trade terminology, required skills, certifications, experience, and industry-specific qualifications.
• Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to understand staffing needs, position requirements, project expectations, and the qualifications necessary for a successful candidate.
• Ask appropriate questions and seek additional information when necessary to ensure a clear understanding of what the hiring manager is looking for.
• Proactively source candidates through ATS databases, job boards, professional networks, referrals, industry contacts, and other available recruiting resources.
• Conduct thorough candidate screenings to evaluate relevant experience, qualifications, skills, availability, location, travel requirements, and overall alignment with the position.
• Clearly communicate available position and assignment information to candidates, ensuring they understand expectations, requirements, and next steps.
• Maintain open and consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruiting and hiring process, serving as a reliable point of contact even when questions or needs fall outside the recruiter's direct responsibilities. Provide assistance when possible and connect candidates with the appropriate resource when additional support is needed.
• Maintain a positive candidate relationship throughout the hiring process by being responsive, professional, and willing to assist with questions or concerns.
• Ensure candidate information and documentation are accurate and complete before transitioning candidates to the appropriate next step or team member.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate records, notes, statuses, and recruiting activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other required systems.
• Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for current and anticipated staffing needs.
• Follow up with candidates regarding outstanding information or requirements and proactively address recruiting-related issues that could cause delays.
• Manage multiple open positions and candidate pipelines simultaneously while maintaining organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively with recruiters, coordinators, hiring managers, operations, and other internal stakeholders to support staffing objectives and ensure effective candidate handoffs.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and independently identify and execute appropriate next steps without requiring constant direction.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and adjust recruiting priorities as staffing and project needs change.
• Represent the company professionally and contribute to a positive candidate experience from initial contact through the hiring process.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive candidate and company information.
• Perform additional recruiting and staffing responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous recruiting experience required.
• Experience recruiting skilled tradespeople within energy, power generation, nuclear, government contracting, industrial construction, maintenance, or similar industries strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the full-cycle recruiting and hiring process, including how the various stages work together to create an effective hiring process and candidate experience.
• Experience sourcing, screening, and engaging skilled craft, technical, and/or professional candidates.
• Ability and willingness to research unfamiliar positions, trades, terminology, certifications, qualifications, and technical requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple positions, candidates, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and identify what needs to be done.
• Strong sense of urgency and personal accountability.
• Team-oriented with the ability to communicate, collaborate, and share information effectively.
• Resourceful and willing to seek answers or assistance when faced with unfamiliar positions or recruiting challenges.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where staffing and project priorities may change.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office applications, job boards, and online sourcing tools preferred.

Preferred Industry & Craft Experience:

• Nuclear power
• Fossil and power generation
• Energy and utilities
• Government and government contracting
• Industrial construction
• Industrial maintenance
• Skilled trades and craft labor

Experience recruiting skilled craft positions such as welders, pipefitters, millwrights, electricians, boilermakers, equipment operators, technicians, foremen, supervision, and other skilled craft and technical positions is highly desirable.

Core Competencies:

• Communication: Provides clear, accurate, timely, and professional communication with candidates, hiring managers, and internal team members. Remains accessible to candidates throughout the hiring process and helps connect them with the appropriate resource when their needs fall outside the recruiter's direct responsibilities.
• Organization: Effectively manages multiple positions, candidates, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining accurate records and strong attention to detail.
• Technical Curiosity: Takes the initiative to research and understand the positions being recruited rather than relying solely on a job description or keyword match.
• Self-Starter: Takes initiative, identifies what needs to be done, and moves recruiting activity forward without requiring constant direction.
• Candidate Focus: Recognizes that the recruiter is often a candidate's primary relationship with the company and works to ensure candidates feel informed, supported, and comfortable reaching out when they need assistance.
• Sense of Urgency: Understands that staffing and project requirements can change quickly and responds appropriately while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with recruiters, coordinators, hiring managers, operations, and other internal stakeholders.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and ensures appropriate handoffs are made when another team member becomes responsible for the next step.
• Resourcefulness: Seeks answers, researches unfamiliar information, and identifies alternative approaches when faced with difficult-to-fill positions or recruiting challenges.
• Multitasking: Effectively manages multiple requisitions and candidate pipelines without sacrificing organization, communication, follow-up, or the candidate experience.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Previous recruiting experience required, with skilled trades, energy, nuclear, government, or industrial recruiting experience strongly preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant recruiting experience may be considered.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off annually
• Benefits effective the first of the month after 60 days of employment