Recruiter

ARC Services (Veteran Owned); Rock Hill (SC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC Services (Veteran Owned) is seeking a Recruiter responsible for sourcing, screening, and onboarding skilled traveling tradespeople for projects nationwide. The position emphasizes building candidate pipelines and ensuring timely placements to meet client demands.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and ideally relevant recruiting experience. Proficiency with ATS and knowledge of the skilled trades industry are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One to two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit skilled traveling trades professionals.
• Conduct phone screenings and evaluate candidates’ skills.
• Maintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Understanding of skilled trades

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with ATS and Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, screening, and onboarding skilled traveling tradespeople for industrial, construction, manufacturing, energy, and maintenance projects nationwide. This role focuses on building candidate pipelines, maintaining strong candidate relationships, and ensuring qualified trades professionals are placed quickly to meet client workforce demands.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Source and recruit traveling trades professionals, including electricians, millwrights, pipefitters, welders, ironworkers, HVAC technicians, and maintenance technicians.
• Conduct phone screenings and evaluate candidates' skills, certifications, travel availability, and work history.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the hiring and deployment process.
• Verify licenses, certifications, safety training, and employment eligibility documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including drug screens, background checks, and client-specific requirements.
• Update applicant tracking systems (ATS) and maintain accurate candidate records.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of active and passive candidates.
• Assist in filling open job orders under the guidance of senior recruiters.
• Support recruiters and account managers with workforce planning and staffing initiatives.
• Meet individual recruiting activity metrics and performance goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One to two years of recruiting, staffing, customer service, sales, or related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
• Proficiency with ATS, CRM, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of the skilled trades or construction industry is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Candidate calls and outreach volume.
• Qualified candidate submissions.
• Interview-to-placement ratio.
• Time-to-fill positions.Candidate retention during the first assignment.