Direct Hire Division Lead — National Construction Staffing

Tradesmen International, LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Hybrid position

Job summary

Tradesmen International is launching a Direct Hire Manager role to build a new permanent placement division serving the construction and skilled trades industry nationwide. You will design the end-to-end delivery model, recruit and develop a regional team, and align with senior leaders to scale this division.

You will shape pricing, KPIs, and governance, partnering with Finance, Legal, and VP Workforce Solutions to establish a scalable program with an established brand and client base nationwide.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years leading a direct hire, permanent placement, or professional search function within a staffing or recruiting services firm
• Demonstrated experience building a recruiting program, desk, or division from the ground up — not solely operating an established one
• People leadership experience: hiring, coaching, and performance-managing recruiters
• Working command of direct hire economics — fee structures, guarantee periods, fall-off management, and gross profit
• A process and performance-improvement mindset: you document what works, measure it, and improve it
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders who don't report to you
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM platforms, and performance reporting
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Design the end-to-end direct hire delivery model — client intake, sourcing strategy, submittal standards, offer management, and fee capture.
• Develop pricing guidance, fee schedules, and guarantee terms in partnership with Finance and Legal.
• Write the process documentation that will govern the division as it grows.
• Build and develop a team of 5–10 direct hire recruiters positioned across five regions.
• Create training and ramp programs to convert strong contract recruiters to direct hire recruiters.
• Own development and performance of the recruiting team across regions.
• Partner with Area Vice Presidents and Operations Managers to drive regional adoption and staffing transitions.
• Establish the divisional KPI framework and report health and strategy to executives.

Skills

Direct hire leadership

Recruiting program build

People leadership

Process improvement

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

CRM platforms

Performance reporting tools

Job description

Tradesmen International is launching a Direct Hire Manager role to build a new permanent placement division serving the construction and skilled trades industry nationwide. You will design the end-to-end delivery model, recruit and develop a regional team, and align with senior leaders to scale this division.

You will shape pricing, KPIs, and governance, partnering with Finance, Legal, and VP Workforce Solutions to establish a scalable program with an established brand and client base nationwide.