Craft Recruiter

apacheip; Mississippi; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

apacheip is seeking a Craft Recruiter in Mississippi to lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled craft positions across multiple projects. You will partner with Operations, Project Managers, and Hiring Managers to identify needs, develop strategies, source candidates, and ensure a positive candidate experience from contact to onboarding.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant recruiting experience, ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter proficiency, and the ability to build strong relationships with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably skilled craft, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or energy.
• Experience recruiting high-volume hourly positions preferred.
• Experience using an ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for skilled craft positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating interviews, extending offers, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and operations leaders to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Source qualified candidates through job boards, referrals, networking, career fairs, social media, and other channels.
• Maintain an active pipeline of skilled craft candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct phone screens and evaluate candidates based on qualifications, experience, and project requirements.
• Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates and hiring managers throughout the process.
• Extend verbal offers and coordinate pre-employment steps including background checks, drug screenings, and onboarding.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with policies and employment laws.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the ATS and track recruiting metrics.
• Build relationships with trade schools, workforce organizations, and industry associations.
• Represent the company at hiring events and career fairs.
• Monitor time-to-fill, source of hire, and offer acceptance rates.
• Provide exceptional customer service to candidates and stakeholders.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

ATS proficiency

LinkedIn Recruiter

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Position Title: Craft Recruiter

Position Reports To: Craft Talent Acquisition Manager

Position Summary

The Craft Recruiter is responsible for the full-cycle recruitment of skilled craft professionals across multiple projects and locations. This role partners closely with Operations, Project Managers, and Hiring Managers to identify hiring needs, develop recruiting strategies, source qualified candidates, and ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding. The Craft Recruiter plays a key role in maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified talent to support the company's operational needs.

Essential Functio ns

• Manages the full-cycle recruitment process for skilled craft positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating interviews, extending offers, and facilitating onboarding.
• Partners with hiring managers and operations leaders to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Sources qualified candidates through job boards, referrals, networking, career fairs, social media, and other recruiting channels.
• Maintains an active pipeline of skilled craft candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Conducts phone screens and evaluates candidates based on qualifications, experience, certifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinates interviews and communicates effectively with candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Extends verbal offers and coordinates the pre-employment process, including background checks, drug screenings, and new hire documentation.
• Ensures all recruitment activities comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintains accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Builds and maintains relationships with trade schools, workforce development organizations, community partners, and industry associations.
• Represents the company at hiring events, job fairs, and recruiting initiatives.
• Tracks recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source of hire, candidate pipeline, and offer acceptance rates.
• Provides exceptional customer service to candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Two to five years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably supporting skilled craft, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or energy-related positions.
• Experience recruiting high-volume hourly positions is preferred.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting processes and employment best practices.
• Understanding of skilled craft positions within the industrial, construction, or energy industries.
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and navigate Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and other recruiting technologies.
• Ability to effectively use virtual meeting platforms, email, and other communication tools to support the recruiting process

Work Conditions/Physical Demands

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to jobsites, hiring events, career fairs, and company locations as needed.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected, although occasional visits to industrial or construction sites may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).