Recruiter - Manufacturing / Skilled Trades

Industrialelectricmanufacturing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM is seeking a Recruiter for Manufacturing/Skilled Trades to partner with Hiring Managers and HR, shaping talent strategies, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. The role focuses on attracting front-line production and skilled trades talent for our San Antonio facilities, with potential hybrid work as the plant scales.

You will navigate a start-up mode environment, collaborate across teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while growing IEM’s workforce to power critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years of talent acquisition experience in manufacturing/construction
• Ability to influence stakeholders through end-to-end TA process
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local regulations and start-up environment

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Managers/HR to meet talent goals
• Guide stakeholders on TA policies to ensure candidate experience
• Maintain regular communication with hiring managers, candidates, and vendors
• Identify, attract, and assess front-line production and skilled trades talent in San Antonio
• Support onboarding and employee experience initiatives
• Continuously seek improvements and innovation in TA processes
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations

Skills

Influence & advise

Relationship building

Ethical conduct

Communication

Service orientation

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Urgency

Persistence & patience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Greenhouse/ATS-CRM

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

As aRecruiter – Manufacturing/Skilled Trades, you will be a vital part of our Talent Acquisition (TA) team, consulting with Hiring Managers/Business Leaders, developing and executing talent strategies, effectively identifying, and engaging with candidates, always keeping an eye on delivering the best experience for stakeholders, and positioning IEM as the employer of choice.

NOTE: This position will be based temporarily in NE San Antonio while our new manufacturing plant is coming online. Our permanent location is approximately 25 minutes away at Brooks, 7515 Inner Circle Dr., San Antonio, 78235, travel between the two locations is likely. The position will start as 100% onsite with opportunity to flex to hybrid work over time as the plant ultimately transitions out of start-up mode.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Exceptionally partners with Hiring Managers/Business leaders and HR colleagues, helping to meet overall business and talent goals
• Educates on and effectively influences hiring managers and other key stakeholders to follow talent acquisition policies and practices, helping to ensure consistently engaging candidate experiences
• Consistently sets expectations and regularly communicates with all stakeholders (ex. hiring managers, business leaders, internal and external candidates, HR colleagues, vendors, etc.)
• Identifies, attracts, and assesses front-line production and skilled trades talent for IEM’s manufacturing facilities in San Antonio
• Maintains excellent service levels to multiple hiring managers and candidates – ensures a positive hiring manager and candidate experience throughout the recruiting process
• Collaborates with business leaders and HR colleagues on new hire onboarding, employee experience, and retention
• Is always on the lookout for opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation, not content with just maintaining the status quo
• Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to Influence and Advise
• Relationship Building
• Ethical Conduct and Integrity
• Communication
• Service Orientation
• Attention to Detail
• Organization and Time Management
• Strong Sense of Urgency
• Equally Persistent and Patient

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of similar talent acquisition experience in a manufacturing plant and/or in the construction industry
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with, partner with and effectively influence all stakeholders throughout the end-to-end talent acquisition process
• General knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Flexible and adaptable team player who thrives in a collaborative, often changing environment - you will be in start-up mode and must be willing to help wherever needed - "not my job" is an unacceptable response
• Excellent written & verbal communication, multi-tasking, organizational, follow-up and negotiating skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Embody IEM's values: Empower, Commit, Collaborate, Innovate

DESIRED

• Experience with Greenhouse and/or comparable ATS/CRM systems
• Intimate knowledge of the San Antonio labor market as it relates to manufacturing and construction
• Bilingual - English / Spanish

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.

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