Summary of Position
The Senior Skilled Trades Recruiter's primary responsibilities are to source, interview, select, and place candidates for all assigned Skilled Trade requisitions. Perform wide variety of HR tasks, including those related to compensation, benefits and contract negotiations. Act as an advisor to and participate in training of sourcing specialists and recruiters on routine issues.
Reports to: Market Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Identify and vet potential candidates for skilled trade orders in assigned markets. Conduct telephonic and in-person interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and potential for placement. Assess applicant skills and qualifications to match individuals to job openings and source for future job openings. Achieve run rate of $6,500 gross profit per week by the end of 12 months. Interact with clients extensively as the secondary contact to foster a strong, trusting relationship and to stay connected to specific skilled trade client needs. Submit qualified candidates to open job orders to meet weekly Senior Recruiter metrics. Enter pre-qualified candidates, job postings and notes into the company's candidate database. Write and interpret job descriptions. List job postings on job boards, social media, corporate career web sites, and other effective channels. Present strong applicants (skill marketing) to current clients. Facilitate candidate interviews with clients, confirm new starts, and conduct continuous quality control calls. Engage with clients extensively, including client visits each week, to foster a strong, trusting relationship. Create portfolio of possible candidates for hiring managers. Check references, perform applicant background checks, and initiate drug screens. Inform candidate of company's hiring decision. Compose and present offers of employment. Negotiate salary and benefits. Consistently start new associates each week, meeting Senior Recruiter metrics for new starts and filled orders. Track and maintain all candidate documentation, including applications and other files. Perform data-entry and administrative functions as needed. Assist with payroll, unemployment, and worker's compensation as needed. Provide support to the Branch Manager and the Sales Manager as needed. Meet Senior Recruiter weekly lead generation metrics with verified leads including prospect and contact details. Network with civic, social and other groups to provide information concerning job possibilities and to stay current on skilled trade industry trends. Travel to universities, community colleges, and other local job fair events. Participate in implementing new recruiting technology, such as applicant tracking systems and screening tools, and take initiative in seeking new recruiting and sourcing methods and best practices within the skilled trades industry. Perform HR management tasks, including performance counseling and terminations as needed for contract employees. Comply with all company safety guidelines and processes, reporting known safety issues, including near misses, accidents and potential concerns, to the appropriate supervisor or member of the risk department. All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; A minimum of three (3) years' experience in recruiting or staffing or equivalent combination of education and recruiting experience. Previous staffing agency experience preferred. Experience with high volume commercial, skilled trade or professional recruitment advantageous. And with Boolean search techniques. Team player, willing to assist others and train when necessary. Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to navigate multiple systems. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and ability to build trust and productive customer relationships. Exceptional customer service skills and business ethics. Driven, energetic, and tenacious; willing to work extended hours when necessary and perform at a high level of productivity. Highly adaptable to change. Demonstrated thoroughness in follow up. Organization and time management skills. Working knowledge of labor and employment laws.
Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Needs to occasionally move about the inside of the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. and bend or stand as necessary. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Occasionally positions self to move boxes or equipment weighing 25 pounds or less. Frequently communicates with fellow employees, clients, associates, etc. Must be able to perceive objects at a distance and up close. Must be able to travel for short or extended periods to other Nesco Resource client locations as needed for specific meetings, job fairs or to other business locations related to business.
Exempt Status
Exempt
Disclaimer
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