Craft Recruiter

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

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Craft Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled craft positions across multiple projects and locations. You will work closely with Operations, Project Managers, and Hiring Managers to identify staffing needs, source qualified candidates, and deliver a positive candidate experience from contact through onboarding.

The role emphasizes building a strong pipeline, coordinating interviews, offers, and pre-employment steps while ensuring compliance with policies and

Qualifications

• Experience in full-cycle recruiting for skilled craft, construction, or industrial roles.
• Knowledge of ATS usage and candidate management best practices.
• Strong sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding capabilities.
• Ability to work with operations leaders and hiring managers to meet workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for craft positions, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partner with managers to identify staffing needs and implement recruiting strategies.
• Source candidates through job boards, referrals, events, and social channels.
• Maintain a healthy candidate pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct phone screens and assess candidates against project requirements and certifications.
• Coordinate interviews and communication with candidates and hiring teams.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and employment laws throughout recruitment.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Candidate interviewing

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

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 Functions

• 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).