Skilled Trades Recruiter

Tradesmen International; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

401(k) matching

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Short-term disability

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

Tradesmen International is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter (internally Project Coordinator) to lead full-cycle recruiting for our skilled craftworker pipeline in Cincinnati. You will source, screen, and place tradespeople for construction clients, collaborating with Account Executives to fill orders quickly.

Requirements include prior recruiting experience, proficiency with MS Office, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Previous recruiting experience required, staffing/HR background preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ATS experience a plus (iCIMS).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle, high-volume recruiting to build a steady pipeline of craftworkers.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates using standardized assessments.
• Fill client orders by matching craftworkers with project needs.
• Maintain candidate records and lead lists to track skills and availability.
• Drive craftworker retention through engagement and relationships.
• Partner with Account Executives to align availability with client demand.
• Monitor timelines and provide proactive availability updates.
• Ensure candidates meet safety qualifications and training records.
• Provide inside sales and client-facing support as needed.

Skills

Recruiting experience

ATS (iCIMS)

Strong communication

Highly organized

Data-driven decisions

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

iCIMS ATS

Job description

Description

Tradesmen International is hiring aSkilled Trades Recruiter(internally, Project Coordinator) to lead full-cycle recruiting for our skilled craftworker pipeline. In this role, you'll source, screen, and place skilled tradespeople with our construction clients — working closely with our Account Executives to make sure every order is filled with the right person, fast.

Founded in 1992, Tradesmen International is a leader in skilled trades staffing and labor consulting, built on a culture of Safety, Productivity, and Craftsmanship.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle, high-volume recruiting to build and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified craftworkers
• Source, screen, and interview candidates using standardized assessments, both virtually and in person
• Fill client orders by matching craftworkers with proven safety and skill records to project needs
• Maintain accurate candidate records and lead lists to track skillsets, interests, and availability
• Drive craftworker retention through ongoing engagement, relationship-building, and utilization strategies
• Partner closely with Account Executives to align craftworker availability with client demand and support order fulfillment
• Monitor project timelines and craftworker assignments, providing proactive updates on availability and project end-dates
• Ensure all candidates meet safety qualifications and maintain accurate safety and training records
• Provide inside sales and client-facing support as needed

What You Bring

• Previous recruiting experience required; background in staffing, HR, or client/customer relations preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with iCIMS or another ATS a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Comfortable using data to guide decisions and drive results
• Construction industry knowledge a plus, but not required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
• Regular and predictable attendance required – this is an in-office position

Why Tradesmen International

Tradesmen International is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Annual salary with quarterly bonus potential
• Company matched 401(k)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Fast-paced, high-volume, and never boring — join the Tradesmen International team and own the staffing outcomes that keep America's job sites running.

Tradesmen International is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

The salary for this position is $55,000-$60,000. Employees in this position may also, in some circumstances, be eligible for bonus payments on top of the salary payments described above provided the employee meets the requirements of the applicable bonus plan.

Location

US-OH-CINCINNATI