Electrical Craft Recruiter

Helix Electric Inc; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric Inc in Goodyear, AZ is seeking an Electrical Craft Recruiter to source, assess, and deploy licensed and unlicensed electricians, apprentices, and laborers for field projects. You will work with Field Leadership to align staffing with project demands, conduct in-person trade skill assessments, and lead manpower planning meetings across Arizona sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of recruiting in construction or trades, strong knowledge of workforce planning, familiarity with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recruiting experience, preferably within construction or skilled trades.
• Experience recruiting field employees, craftspeople, or skilled labor populations.
• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's in HR/Business preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction trades and staffing environments preferred.
• Experience interviewing candidates and evaluating trade competencies.
• Ability to build credibility with craft employees, field supervisors, project managers, and leaders.
• Experience leading manpower planning and forecasting initiatives.
• Familiarity with workforce management and ATS systems (UKG, ProCore, RiskCast).
• Knowledge of employment laws including EEO, OFCCP, and related regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel locally to project sites and events.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for electrical craft positions.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies across the Arizona market.
• Source candidates via referrals, trade schools, job boards, social media, partnerships, and events.
• Conduct candidate screenings, interviews, reference checks, and hiring recommendations.
• Coordinate and administer in-person electrical skills assessments and trade evaluations.
• Partner with Operations to assess workforce needs and plan recruiting.
• Lead weekly manpower meetings with project leadership to review staffing and forecasts.
• Maintain communication with site supervisors regarding labor needs and feedback.
• Manage workforce planning tools and field labor tracking systems.
• Maintain six-week labor forecasts to support staffing requirements.
• Coordinate transfers between projects based on manpower needs.
• Monitor labor market trends and wage rates.
• Advise leaders on recruiting trends and compensation competitiveness.
• Build a pipeline of qualified craft candidates for current and future roles.
• Support workforce development and diversity recruiting initiatives.
• Maintain recruiting documentation and workforce reports.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Track and report recruiting metrics.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Construction knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Stakeholder management

Travel to project sites

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

UKG

ProCore

RiskCast

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT HELIX ELECTRIC

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized through our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled professionals. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered culture that defines who we are.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical Craft Recruiter plays a critical role in supporting Helix Electric's field operations by recruiting, assessing, and deploying skilled electrical craft professionals. This position is responsible for sourcing and hiring licensed and unlicensed electricians, apprentices, helpers, and laborers while partnering closely with Field Leadership to ensure workforce needs align with project demands.

Beyond traditional recruiting responsibilities, the Electrical Craft Recruiter manages in-person trade skill assessments, leads weekly manpower planning meetings, monitors workforce forecasts, and collaborates with project teams on labor adjustments to ensure projects are properly staffed. This role serves as a strategic partner to Operations by providing labor market intelligence, workforce planning support, and recruiting solutions that drive project success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for electrical craft positions including Journeyman Electricians, Licensed Electricians, Apprentices, Electrical Helpers, Laborers, Leads, and other field personnel.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified craft talent across the Arizona market and project locations.
• Source candidates through referrals, trade schools, workforce development programs, job boards, social media, community partnerships, and industry events.
• Conduct candidate screenings, interviews, reference checks, and hiring recommendations.
• Coordinate and administer in-person electrical skills assessments and practical trade evaluations.
• Partner with Operations and Field Leadership to assess workforce needs and develop proactive recruiting plans.
• Lead weekly manpower meetings with Superintendents, General Superintendent, and Project Leadership to review staffing levels, workforce gaps, upcoming project demands, and labor forecasts.
• Maintain regular communication with site supervisors and field leadership regarding labor needs, employee performance feedback, staffing concerns, and workforce adjustments.
• Manage workforce planning tools and field labor tracking systems to monitor employee assignments, jobsite placements, availability, and workforce utilization.
• Maintain and review six-week labor forecasts to support project staffing requirements and strategic workforce planning.
• Coordinate employee transfers between projects based on manpower demands and business needs.
• Monitor labor market trends, wage rates, competitor activity, and availability of skilled electrical craft professionals.
• Advise hiring managers and operational leaders on recruiting trends, labor availability, compensation competitiveness, and hiring best practices.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified craft candidates available for immediate and future hiring needs.
• Support workforce development initiatives, apprenticeship programs, and diversity recruiting efforts.
• Maintain accurate recruiting documentation, candidate records, hiring activity, and workforce reports within applicant tracking and workforce management systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Track and report recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, applicant flow, sourcing effectiveness, candidate quality, workforce retention, and hiring forecast accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years of recruiting experience, preferably within construction, skilled trades, electrical contracting, or related industries.
• Experience recruiting field employees, craft professionals, tradespeople, or skilled labor populations.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction trades, workforce planning, and project-based staffing environments preferred.
• Experience conducting candidate interviews and evaluating trade-related competencies.
• Ability to build credibility and establish strong working relationships with craft employees, field supervisors, project managers, and operational leaders.
• Experience leading manpower planning discussions and supporting workforce forecasting initiatives.
• Familiarity with workforce management, labor tracking, and applicant tracking systems, including UKG, ProCore, RiskCast or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations including EEO, OFCCP, and Aff…
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and staffing demands in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and recruiting technologies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel locally to project sites, recruiting events, trade schools, and assessment locations as needed.

SUCCESS FACTORS

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, enjoys building relationships with craft professionals, understands the urgency of field staffing needs, and can effectively balance recruiting, workforce planning, and operational partnership responsibilities. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, labor market knowledge, workforce forecasting capability, and the ability to influence hiring decisions while supporting project execution goals.

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