Skilled Trades Recruiter

SST Direct; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades (SST) is seeking an enthusiastic Skilled Trades / Construction Industry Recruiter to join our team. You will source, interview, and identify top skilled trades talent for high-profile accounts, moving candidates through the interview process with urgency.

This remote role requires strong sourcing, exceptional communication, and impeccable organization in a fast-paced environment. 40+ hours weekly with occasional evenings or weekends; competitive base plus monthly

Qualifications

• 2+ years recruiting skilled trades / construction roles.
• Heavy sourcing skills; strong hunter-mentality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for skilled trades roles.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates through boards, referrals, social media, and networking.
• Partner with account managers and leadership to understand client staffing needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Communicate regularly with candidates to ensure a positive hiring experience.
• Maintain candidate data, employee files, and compliance requirements.
• Occasionally work evenings or weekends to meet urgent staffing deadlines.

Skills

Sourcing

Hunter mentality

Communication

Organization

Pressure handling

MSP/VMS experience

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades (SST) is seeking an enthusiastic Skilled Trades / Construction Industry Recruiter to join our team!You will be responsible for sourcing, interviewing, and identifying skilled trades talent for high-profile, skilled trades accounts. We're looking for someone who is an incredibly strong sourcer, one who can identify top talent quickly, and move potential candidates through the interview process with urgency. One who has excellent communication and organizational skills, can stay on top of important details in an extremely fast-paced role, and one who can adjust to new demands and direction throughout the work week with ease.

• Location: Remote
• Salary Range: $50,000-65,000/yr (depending on experience)
• Incentive: $2,500-$3,500 in monthly incentives/commission
• Hours: 40+ hours per week (occasional evenings/weekends as needed)
• Benefits: Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, and paid time off

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for skilled trades roles: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates through job boards, referrals, social media, and networking
• Partner with account managers and leadership to understand client staffing needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions
• Communicate regularly with candidates to ensure a positive hiring experience from start to finish
• Accurately maintain candidate data, employee files, and compliance requirements
• Occasionally work evenings or weekends to meet urgent staffing deadlines

Qualifications

• 2+ years recruiting skilled trades / construction roles (we are not considering candidates with light industrial, manufacturing, hospitality staffing backgrounds)
• Heavy sourcing skills; strong hunter-mentality
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to stay on top of important details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, addressing regular high-demand requests and needs quickly
• MSP/VMS experience a plus!

Why Join SST?

• Competitive base salary plus monthly incentive bonuses
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k)
• Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company
• Supportive and dynamic team culture