Lead Skilled Trades Recruiter

PeopleReady

Lead recruiter sourcing skilled trades professionals for PeopleReady, a labor and workforce-solutions company. Connecting traveling workers with construction projects and jobsites through high-volume recruiting.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment processes, including sourcing and engaging skilled trades professionals, while ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with safety guidelines. Proficient in utilizing various media platforms for job advertisements and managing multiple tasks effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Skilled Trades Recruiting ExperienceCustomer Service CommitmentStrong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsProficient In Microsoft Office SuiteBilingual Spanish-Speaking Preferred

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Hard Skills

Recruitment FunctionsJob AdvertisementsPre-Employment AssessmentsBackground ChecksSafety OrientationQuality Assurance ProcessPer Diem Opportunities UnderstandingTraveling Trades Professionals EngagementLocal Travel CoordinationAssociate Hiring Process

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedGoal-OrientedAbility To Manage Multiple TasksStrong Desire To SucceedCustomer Satisfaction Focus

Tools & Technologies

Job BoardsSocial Media PlatformsInternet

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree In Related FieldBachelor's Degree PreferredValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

RecruitmentSkilled TradesCustomer ServiceSalesTraveling Professionals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement cost-effective recruitment functions, including locating and visiting outside recruitment centers, processing field employee and customer referrals, and weekly contact with inactive field employees
Maintain a network of contacts to identify and source qualified candidates
Contact potentially qualified candidates for specific job openings
Execute local recruitment programs and provide information about the Company and its opportunities
Write and place job advertisements using various media platforms
Coordinate participation in events, set up displays, and present at job fairs, schools, and organizations
Complete all phases of the Associate Hiring Process
Conduct assignment follow-up visits to ensure customer satisfaction, safety guideline compliance, and associate satisfaction, including required Quality Assurance Process steps during customer site visits
Handle applicant phone traffic, schedule appointments, administer pre-employment assessments, and coordinate application paperwork
Administer post-offer drug screens and conduct applicant background checks
Conduct safety and new hire orientation for associate new hires
Perform additional responsibilities as required
Travel locally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate Degree in a related field required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
2 years’ experience in recruiting, customer service, and/or sales
Skilled trades recruiting experience required
Experience recruiting and engaging traveling skilled trades professionals
Understanding of how to sell per diem opportunities, particularly for remote or hard-to-fill markets
Understanding of what motivates traveling trades professionals and how to position pay, per diem, location, assignment details, and travel expectations
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure
Strong commitment to customer service, development, and satisfaction
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a strong desire to succeed
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, internet, job boards, and social media
Valid driver's license and a car usable for work
Local travel required
Spanish-speaking/bilingual candidates strongly preferred; strong non-bilingual candidates are also considered if they have the required skilled trades and traveler recruiting experience
Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, and/or hear for long periods; regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

6 paid holidays
1 paid floating holiday
Up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per year
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-matching 401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Incentive pay eligibility
Other programs and perks
Disability-related accommodations during the application or interview process