Columbus Skilled Trades Recruiter — Full-Cycle Hiring

NSC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NSC in Columbus, OH is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter to source, screen, and hire qualified trades professionals, building strong relationships with candidates, managers, and trade schools. The role manages full-cycle recruiting—from sourcing through onboarding—ensuring a positive candidate experience and timely filling of roles in electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, welders, and other trades.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of recruiting experience, excellent communication, and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of recruiting, staffing, sales, customer service, or call center experience.
• Experience recruiting skilled trades, construction, manufacturing, or blue-collar positions preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and online recruiting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for skilled trades positions, including electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, welders, mechanics, construction professionals, and other skilled labor roles.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, networking, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, career fairs, and community outreach.
• Conduct phone screenings and interviews to evaluate candidates' technical skills, certifications, work history, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified skilled trades candidates to support current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements, job specifications, scheduling needs, and project timelines.
• Coordinate interviews, reference checks, background screenings, and pre-employment requirements.
• Extend employment offers and communicate compensation, start dates, and onboarding details.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the hiring process to ensure a positive recruiting experience.
• Assist with creating and posting compelling job advertisements that attract skilled trades professionals.
• Attend hiring events, job fairs, trade school events, and community networking opportunities to promote employment opportunities.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records and applicant tracking system (ATS) documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Screening

Interviewing

ATS proficiency

Relationship-building

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NSC in Columbus, OH is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter to source, screen, and hire qualified trades professionals, building strong relationships with candidates, managers, and trade schools. The role manages full-cycle recruiting—from sourcing through onboarding—ensuring a positive candidate experience and timely filling of roles in electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, welders, and other trades.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of recruiting experience, excellent communication, and the