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David Careers

Recruiting Manager - Skilled Trades

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sst directOmaha (NE)
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersEmployment Placement Agencies

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$75,000-$80,000 annually

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About the role

Job Description: Recruiting Manager - Skilled Trades & Construction Superior Skilled Trades (SST) is seeking an experienced and results-driven Recruiting Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team of Skilled Trades Recruiters. This role is ideal for a recruiting leader who thrives in a fast-paced staffing environment, has a deep understanding of the skilled trades and construction industry, and can successfully balance team leadership with hands-on recruiting responsibilities. The Recruiting Manager will be responsible for driving recruiting performance, developing sourcing strategies, mentoring recruiters, and ensuring recruiting goals are consistently achieved across high-profile skilled trades accounts. We are looking for a leader with exceptional sourcing expertise, a strong sense of urgency, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to motivate and coach a team while adapting to changing business demands. Position Details Location: Remote
Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000 annually (depending on experience)
Incentive: Monthly performance bonus and commission opportunities
Hours: 40+ hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends as needed)
Benefits: Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Skilled Trades Recruiters, driving accountability and performance against hiring goals
  • Manage recruiting operations to ensure timely fulfillment of client staffing needs across multiple skilled trades and construction accounts
  • Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to build robust pipelines of qualified electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, welders, pipefitters, millwrights, heavy equipment operators, and other skilled trades professionals
  • Establish recruiting metrics, monitor team performance, and provide coaching to improve productivity, quality, and retention
  • Maintain a hands-on recruiting presence by supporting key accounts and difficult-to-fill positions
  • Partner closely with Account Managers, Operations Leadership, and Executive Leadership to forecast workforce demands and develop recruitment strategies
  • Ensure recruiters deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process
  • Identify process improvements and implement best practices to increase recruiting efficiency and effectiveness
  • Monitor compliance standards, candidate documentation, onboarding procedures, and employee records
  • Train recruiters on sourcing techniques, recruiting technology, industry trends, and SST best practices
  • Assist with workforce planning, recruiting forecasts, and department growth initiatives
  • Step in as needed to address urgent client requests and critical staffing deadlines
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience recruiting within the skilled trades, construction, industrial construction, or specialty contracting industries 2+ years of recruiting leadership, team lead, supervisor, or management experience preferred
  • Proven track record of successfully building and leading high-performing recruiting teams
  • Expert-level sourcing skills with a strong hunter mentality and ability to identify talent in competitive markets
  • Strong knowledge of skilled trades recruiting, including sourcing passive candidates and understanding trade-specific skill sets
  • Excellent coaching, mentoring, and performance management abilities
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to thrive under pressure while managing multiple priorities and high-volume staffing demands
  • Experience utilizing recruiting KPIs and metrics to drive performance and continuous improvementMSP/VMS experience strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with ATS platforms, job boards, social media recruiting, and workforce planning tools
  • Preferred Leadership Competencies Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
  • Ability to motivate and inspire recruiting teams
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative leadership style focused on accountability and development
  • Adaptable and comfortable navigating rapid business growth and changing priorities
  • Passion for the skilled trades industry and building successful recruiting organizations
  • Join SST and play a critical role in building and leading a best-in-class recruiting team that connects skilled trades professionals with outstanding career opportunities nationwide. 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 Powered by JazzHRg8bNunNPvb

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