Senior Skilled Trades Recruiter — High-Volume Craft Hiring

The Shaw Group, Llc; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Group, Llc is seeking a Senior Craft Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead high-volume recruiting for skilled trades across multiple projects and sites. You will own end-to-end lifecycle recruiting, partner with field leaders, and ensure staffing aligns with project needs and schedules.

This role requires prior craft recruiting experience, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to travel to jobsites.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-volume craft recruiting across multiple sites.
• Strong ability to build proactive talent pipelines for skilled trades.
• Knowledge of recruitment techniques and sourcing strategies for industrial roles.
• Experience partnering with field leadership and hiring managers.
• Able to travel regularly to jobsites and hiring events.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle requisition management from intake through start date readiness.
• Build and maintain ready-now bench for craft roles (welders, pipefitters, fitters, electricians, riggers, etc.).
• Execute scalable, multi-channel sourcing for high-volume craft needs.
• Attend hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach programs.
• Partner with leaders to identify requirements and align recruitment goals.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• Act as a brand ambassador and provide an exceptional candidate experience.
• Collaborate to streamline recruitment processes and document ATS data.
• Track funnel metrics: pipeline health, aging, fills, starts.
• Stay updated on industry trends to improve talent strategies.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

Craft/trades recruiting

Sourcing strategy

ATS Workforce Now-ADP

Travel to jobsites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workforce Now-ADP

Job description

The Shaw Group, Llc is seeking a Senior Craft Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead high-volume recruiting for skilled trades across multiple projects and sites. You will own end-to-end lifecycle recruiting, partner with field leaders, and ensure staffing aligns with project needs and schedules.

This role requires prior craft recruiting experience, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to travel to jobsites.