Recruiter

Skilled Trades Recruiter


Remote | Full-Time | $70,000-75,000 DOE Plus Bonus

Build Careers. Support Major Projects. Help Scale a High-Growth Skilled Trades Division.


At Empire Workforce Solutions?, we are building something big - and we're looking for a driven, high-performing Skilled Trades Recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the urgency of construction staffing.


If you know how to recruit electricians, carpenters, concrete workers, laborers, welders, plumbers, HVAC technicians, heavy equipment operators, and other skilled trades professionals - and enjoy the challenge of filling critical roles for active jobsites - we want to talk to you.


This role is ideal for someone who moves with urgency, loves relationship building, thinks strategically, and knows how to keep projects staffed and moving.


What You'll Be Responsible For as a Skilled Trades Recruiter

Recruit, Hire & Deploy Skilled Trades Talent


Source, recruit, screen, interview, and onboard skilled trades professionals for commercial, industrial, civil, and specialty construction projects
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of field talent to support immediate orders, emergency fills, and project ramp-ups
Recruit for high-demand positions including:
Electricians
Carpenters (Rough & Finish)
Skilled Laborers
Plumbers & Pipefitters
Welders & Fabricators
HVAC Technicians
Heavy Equipment Operators
Concrete & General Construction Trades


Own the Recruiting Process


Fill open job orders with urgency while maintaining quality and compliance
Conduct candidate screening, reference checks, onboarding, orientation, and employment verification
Ensure candidates meet required certifications, PPE requirements, and jobsite expectations
Manage attendance, employee relations, no-shows, call-offs, and redeployment opportunities


Partner with Operations & Sales


Work closely with account managers and leadership to anticipate hiring demands
Support large workforce deployments, shutdowns, same-day requests, and project expansions
Help maintain workforce continuity for critical construction schedules


Build Relationships that Drive Retention


Create strong relationships with field employees and clients
Improve employee retention, redeployment, and workforce engagement
Become a trusted workforce partner to both candidates and contractors


What a Successful Skilled Trades Recruiter Looks Like in This Role


You thrive in this role if you:
Move with urgency and can handle high-volume recruiting
Are comfortable balancing multiple priorities and changing demands
Understand construction jobsites and skilled trades terminology
Love solving staffing challenges and finding talent quickly
Are highly organized, proactive, and performance-driven
Take pride in helping keep major construction projects staffed and operational


Qualifications


2+ years of recruiting experience preferred in:
Skilled Trades Staffing
Construction Staffing
Workforce Solutions
Strong sourcing and recruiting skills
Experience using Bullhorn strongly preferred.
Experience using Wurknow is a plus
Ability to manage high-volume requisitions in a deadline-driven environment
Bilingual Spanish is a plus, but not required


Why Join Empire Workforce Solutions?


Be part of a rapidly growing Skilled Trades Division
Work alongside experienced staffing and construction professionals
Competitive compensation + uncapped earning potential
Career advancement opportunities as we expand nationally
Play a critical role in helping build the workforce behind major construction projects


Compensation

Base Salary + Performance Bonus / Commission


Top performers are rewarded for speed, quality, retention, and successful workforce deployment.


Think You Have What It Takes?


If you're competitive, relationship-driven, and passionate about recruiting skilled trades talent in a fast-paced environment - we'd love to meet you.


Feel free to apply online or email [email protected] with your resume


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