Talent Acquisition Specialist – Trades

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a skilled Recruiter to execute full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades across multiple locations and projects. You will source candidates through networking, referrals, outreach campaigns, job fairs, and industry partnerships, then screen for fit and coordinate interviews and offers.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with hiring managers, educational institutions, and workforce organizations, maintaining thorough candidate records, and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, construction staffing, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience recruiting skilled trades, construction, manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, or a related workforce population
• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, Boolean search techniques, and recruiting technologies
• Experience supporting hiring events, workforce development programs, educational partnerships, or community recruiting initiatives
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or a related certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle recruitment activities for skilled trades and craft positions across multiple locations and projects
• Source and recruit qualified candidates through networking, referrals, outreach campaigns, job fairs, industry partnerships, and other talent attraction methods
• Screen and evaluate candidates for qualifications, experience, and alignment with position requirements and organizational values
• Manage requisitions, candidate communication, interview coordination, offer administration, and onboarding support
• Develop and maintain relationships with hiring managers, operational leaders, educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and industry associations
• Maintain recruiting documentation, candidate records, and hiring activity data in applicant tracking systems and related recruiting tools
• Participate in workforce planning discussions and provide recruiting updates, market information, and candidate pipeline insights
• Support recruiting events, hiring initiatives, and employment branding activities

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Applicant Tracking Systems

Boolean Search Techniques

Bilingual English/Spanish

Relationship Management

Communication

Hiring Event Support

Sourcing Platforms

Recruiting Technologies

Workforce Planning

Education

High School Education/GED

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Sourcing Platforms

Recruiting Tools

Recruiting Technologies

Job description

• Execute full-cycle recruitment activities for skilled trades and craft positions across multiple locations and projects


• Source and recruit qualified candidates through networking, referrals, outreach campaigns, job fairs, industry partnerships, and other talent attraction methods


• Screen and evaluate candidates for qualifications, experience, and alignment with position requirements and organizational values


• Manage requisitions, candidate communication, interview coordination, offer administration, and onboarding support


• Develop and maintain relationships with hiring managers, operational leaders, educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and industry associations


• Maintain recruiting documentation, candidate records, and hiring activity data in applicant tracking systems and related recruiting tools


• Participate in workforce planning discussions and provide recruiting updates, market information, and candidate pipeline insights


• Support recruiting events, hiring initiatives, and employment branding activities

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent experience required


• 3-5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, construction staffing, or a related field required


• 3-5 years of experience recruiting skilled trades, construction, manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, or a related workforce population required


• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, Boolean search techniques, and recruiting technologies required


• Experience supporting hiring events, workforce development programs, educational partnerships, or community recruiting initiatives preferred


• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred


• SHRM-CP, PHR, or a related certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades and construction staffing, utilizing applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms. Proven ability to build relationships with hiring managers and support workforce development initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Full-Cycle Recruitment


• Applicant Tracking Systems


• Boolean Search Techniques


• Bilingual Proficiency in English and Spanish


• SHRM-CP or PHR Certification

Hard Skills

• Recruiting


• Talent Acquisition


• Candidate Screening


• Interview Coordination


• Offer Administration


• Onboarding Support


• Sourcing Platforms


• Recruiting Technologies


• Workforce Planning


• Hiring Event Support

Soft Skills

• Relationship Management


• Communication


• Collaboration


• Organizational Skills


• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• SHRM-CP


• PHR

Industry Keywords

• Skilled Trades


• Construction Staffing


• Manufacturing


• Warehouse


• Transportation


• Workforce Development


• Educational Partnerships


• Community Recruiting Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

• Applicant Tracking Systems


• Recruiting Tools