Recruiter - Construction Skilled Trades
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at SST Direct. Memphis · full-time · $50,000–$65,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Find, screen and interview skilled trades candidates to fill construction openings
- Build a candidate pipeline using job boards, referrals, social media and networking
- Work with account managers and leaders to clarify client staffing needs and shape recruiting approaches
- Keep candidates informed throughout hiring and maintain accurate candidate records, employee files and compliance details
- Handle urgent staffing deadlines, including occasional evening or weekend work
What you bring
- At least two years recruiting specifically for skilled trades or construction roles
- Strong sourcing ability and the judgment to manage recurring, high-volume requests under pressure
- Organized management of multiple open roles and deadlines, with clear communication and quick rapport-building
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a recruiter focused on construction and skilled trades hiring, rather than someone whose experience is mainly in other sectors. The position is based in Memphis and can require occasional evening or weekend work to meet urgent staffing needs.
From the employer
Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced Skilled Trades / Construction Recruiter to join our team!
This role is high-volume recruiting specific to skilled trades roles within the construction industry. Candidates must have 2+ years of dedicated recruiting to skilled trades / construction roles (we are not considering those with primarily light industrial, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, IT, tech, etc. backgrounds).
- Location: Memphis, TN
- 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 recruitment process for skilled trades roles: sourcing, screening, and interviewing
- 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
- Accurately maintain candidate data, employee files, and compliance requirements
- Occasionally work evenings or weekends to meet urgent staffing deadlines
Qualifications
- 2+ years of dedicated recruiting to skilled trades / construction roles
- Strong sourcing skills
- Proven ability to work well under pressure when addressing regular high-demand requests and needs
- Bilingual a plus
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple open positions and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build rapport quickly
- MSP/VMS (vendor management) experience a plus
- Avionte, JazzHR, and/or Fieldglass 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