Bilingual Skilled Trades Recruiter – Shipbuilding

UNKNOWN; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter in Biloxi, MS to lead full-cycle recruiting for shipbuilding, manufacturing, and industrial roles. The role emphasizes sourcing, screening, and closing qualified craft professionals in high-volume environments.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of specialized recruiting experience, strong sourcing abilities, and will leverage CEIPAL ATS. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to support diverse workforce initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience in skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, or shipbuilding environments.
• Experience recruiting hourly craft personnel.
• Spanish-English bilingual communication preferred.
• Experience using ATS platforms; CEIPAL experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from sourcing through onboarding.
• Develop and maintain pipelines of skilled trade talent.
• Source candidates through job boards, referrals, social media, community outreach, and industry networks.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and interviews.
• Verify work history, certifications, qualifications, and eligibility requirements.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and operations leaders.
• Maintain accurate records and candidate activity within CEIPAL ATS.
• Track recruiting metrics and hiring progress against workforce plans.
• Support hiring events, job fairs, and community recruiting initiatives.
• Build relationships with trade schools, workforce agencies, and apprenticeship programs.
• Assist with workforce forecasting and strategic recruiting initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company hiring policies and employment regulations.

Skills

Sourcing & recruiting

Candidate screening

Relationship building

Bilingual English/Spanish

Multi-requisition management

Negotiation & closing

Tools

CEIPAL ATS

Job description

Unknown is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter in Biloxi, MS to lead full-cycle recruiting for shipbuilding, manufacturing, and industrial roles. The role emphasizes sourcing, screening, and closing qualified craft professionals in high-volume environments.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of specialized recruiting experience, strong sourcing abilities, and will leverage CEIPAL ATS. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to support diverse workforce initiatives.