Skilled Craft Recruiter - Full-Cycle Hiring

Apache Industrial; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Industrial is seeking a Craft Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment of skilled craft professionals across multiple projects and locations. You will partner with Operations, Project Managers, and Hiring Managers to identify hiring needs, source qualified candidates, and ensure a positive candidate experience from contact through onboarding.

This role requires building a robust talent pipeline, coordinating interviews, offers, background checks, and new hire paperwork while ensuring

Qualifications

• Knowledge of full-cycle recruiting processes and employment best practices.
• Understanding of skilled craft positions within industrial, construction, or energy industries.
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficient with ATS, HRIS platforms, and recruiting technologies.
• Effective use of virtual meeting platforms, email, and other communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Manages the full-cycle recruitment process for skilled craft positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating interviews, extending offers, and facilitating onboarding.
• Partners with hiring managers and operations leaders to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Sources qualified candidates through job boards, referrals, networking, career fairs, social media, and other recruiting channels.
• Maintains an active pipeline of skilled craft candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Conducts phone screens and evaluates candidates based on qualifications, experience, certifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinates interviews and communicates effectively with candidates and hiring managers throughout the hiring process.
• Extends verbal offers and coordinates the pre-employment process, including background checks, drug screenings, and new hire documentation.
• Ensures all recruitment activities comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintains accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Builds and maintains relationships with trade schools, workforce development organizations, community partners, and industry associations.
• Represents the company at hiring events, job fairs, and recruiting initiatives.
• Tracks recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source of hire, candidate pipeline, and offer acceptance rates.
• Provides exceptional customer service to candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Apache Industrial is seeking a Craft Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment of skilled craft professionals across multiple projects and locations. You will partner with Operations, Project Managers, and Hiring Managers to identify hiring needs, source qualified candidates, and ensure a positive candidate experience from contact through onboarding.

This role requires building a robust talent pipeline, coordinating interviews, offers, background checks, and new hire paperwork while ensuring