HR Generalist, Recruiter

PV Heating, Cooling & Plumbing; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

PV Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is seeking an energetic HR Generalist / Recruiter to drive growth through aggressive technician recruitment and core HR operations. The role is on-site in Doraville, GA, and splits responsibilities between sourcing skilled trades talent and managing benefits, compliance, and payroll support.

Requirements include 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting and HR Generalist experience, with familiarity of Journeyman/Master licensing and EPA certifications as a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in skilled trades or residential home services.
• 2+ years of HR Generalist experience handling employee relations, compliance, or benefits administration.
• Familiarity with local trade licensing requirements (Journeyman/Master cards) and EPA certifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Active Sourcing: aggressively source licensed journeymen, masters, and apprentices in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades via job boards, social media, and local trade schools.
• Full-Cycle Hiring: write postings, review resumes, conduct phone screens, and schedule interviews for field and office staff.
• Onboarding: manage pre-employment checks, including background checks, drug screenings, and MVR reviews to ensure driving compliance.
• HR Operations & Compliance: handle employee relations, benefits enrollment, payroll support, and ensure posters are current.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Organization

Tools

ATS

BambooHR

ServiceTitan

Job description

HR Generalist / Recruiter (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical) Location: Doraville, GA - On-site Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: HR Manager Job Overview Our organization is a leading provider of premium HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. We are looking for an energetic HR Generalist / Recruiter to join our team. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our growth, split evenly between aggressive technician recruitment and core HR operations. You will keep our service trucks staffed with top-tier talent while managing daily employee relations, benefits, and trade compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Active Sourcing: Aggressively source licensed Journeymen, Masters, and skilled Apprentices in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades via job boards, social media, and local trade schools.
• Full-Cycle Hiring: Write job postings, review resumes, conduct phone screens, and schedule hands-on or in-person interviews for field and office staff.
• Onboarding: Manage the pre-employment process, including mandatory background checks, drug screenings, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) reviews to ensure driving compliance.

HR Operations & Compliance (25%)

• Employee Relations: Serve as the go-to contact for field technicians and office staff regarding policy questions, workplace issues, and conflict resolution.
• Benefits & Payroll Support: Coordinate health insurance enrollment, tracking vacation/PTO, and auditing weekly timesheets for payroll submission.
• Safety & Trade Compliance: Maintain accurate DOT/OSHA logs, track active trade licenses/certifications, and assist management with safety policy enforcement.
• HRIS Tracking: Keep employee files up to date within our HR systems and ensure all federal, state, and local labor law posters are current.

Experience

2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in the skilled trades, construction, or residential home services industries.

• HR Knowledge: 2+ years of HR Generalist experience handling employee relations, compliance, or benefits administration.
• Licensing Knowledge: Familiarity with local trade licensing requirements (Journeyman/Master cards) and EPA certifications is a major plus. Core

Skills

• Exceptional phone and texting communication skills (essential for reaching busy field technicians).
• High discretion for handling confidential personnel files.
• Strong organization to manage high-volume hiring and tracking spreadsheets.
• Software: Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), BambooHR, or trade software (like ServiceTitan) is preferred. What We Offer

What We Offer

• Salary Range: This position
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match