Construction & Skilled Trades Talent Acquisition Pro

Jennings Mechanical; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer-subsidized medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Above industry-standard benefits

Job summary

Jennings Mechanical in North Charleston, SC seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist focused on construction and skilled trades. You’ll partner with managers to recruit for field, project, and office roles, building pipelines and actively sourcing candidates beyond job boards.

You’ll develop relationships with tradespeople and represent Jennings at career fairs and events, helping recruit top talent in the Lowcountry market. Competitive salary and strong benefits included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience within construction, mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or another skilled-trades environment.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting skilled trades or construction professionals.
• Experience managing multiple openings at the same time.
• Ability to actively source candidates rather than relying solely on job applications.
• Strong phone, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong organization and follow-through.
• Comfortable making outbound calls and recruiting outreach.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own recruiting for assigned positions from job opening through offer.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand what they actually need.
• Source candidates through Indeed, LinkedIn, referrals, networking, trade schools, and other channels.
• Conduct resume reviews and initial phone screens.
• Coordinate interviews and keep candidates moving through the process.
• Build pipelines for hard-to-fill positions before we desperately need someone.
• Develop relationships with skilled tradespeople, construction professionals, and other potential candidates.
• Represent Jennings at career fairs, trade schools, and recruiting events.
• Help strengthen Jennings' reputation as an employer of choice within the construction and skilled-trades community.
• Track recruiting activity and help us understand what's working and what isn't.
• Find new ways to reach candidates who aren't sitting around waiting for a job posting.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Construction recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Communication skills

Job description

Jennings Mechanical in North Charleston, SC seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist focused on construction and skilled trades. You’ll partner with managers to recruit for field, project, and office roles, building pipelines and actively sourcing candidates beyond job boards.

You’ll develop relationships with tradespeople and represent Jennings at career fairs and events, helping recruit top talent in the Lowcountry market. Competitive salary and strong benefits included.