Electrical Craft Recruiter

ABOUT HELIX ELECTRIC

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nations largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized through our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled professionals. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered culture that defines who we are.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical Craft Recruiter plays a critical role in supporting Helix Electrics field operations by recruiting, assessing, and deploying skilled electrical craft professionals. This position is responsible for sourcing and hiring licensed and unlicensed electricians, apprentices, helpers, and laborers while partnering closely with Field Leadership to ensure workforce needs align with project demands.

Beyond traditional recruiting responsibilities, the Electrical Craft Recruiter manages in-person trade skill assessments, leads weekly manpower planning meetings, monitors workforce forecasts, and collaborates with project teams on labor adjustments to ensure projects are properly staffed. This role serves as a strategic partner to Operations by providing labor market intelligence, workforce planning support, and recruiting solutions that drive project success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for electrical craft positions including Journeyman Electricians, Licensed Electricians, Apprentices, Electrical Helpers, Laborers, Leads, and other field personnel.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified craft talent across the Arizona market and project locations.
• Source candidates through referrals, trade schools, workforce development programs, job boards, social media, community partnerships, and industry events.
• Conduct candidate screenings, interviews, reference checks, and hiring recommendations.
• Coordinate and administer in-person electrical skills assessments and practical trade evaluations.
• Partner with Operations and Field Leadership to assess workforce needs and develop proactive recruiting plans.
• Lead weekly manpower meetings with Superintendents, General Superintendent, and Project Leadership to review staffing levels, workforce gaps, upcoming project demands, and labor forecasts.
• Maintain regular communication with site supervisors and field leadership regarding labor needs, employee performance feedback, staffing concerns, and workforce adjustments.
• Manage workforce planning tools and field labor tracking systems to monitor employee assignments, jobsite placements, availability, and workforce utilization.
• Maintain and review six-week labor forecasts to support project staffing requirements and strategic workforce planning.
• Coordinate employee transfers between projects based on manpower demands and business needs.
• Monitor labor market trends, wage rates, competitor activity, and availability of skilled electrical craft professionals.
• Advise hiring managers and operational leaders on recruiting trends, labor availability, compensation competitiveness, and hiring best practices.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified craft candidates available for immediate and future hiring needs.
• Support workforce development initiatives, apprenticeship programs, and diversity recruiting efforts.
• Maintain accurate recruiting documentation, candidate records, hiring activity, and workforce reports within applicant tracking and workforce management systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Track and report recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, applicant flow, sourcing effectiveness, candidate quality, workforce retention, and hiring forecast accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years of recruiting experience, preferably within construction, skilled trades, electrical contracting, or related industries.
• Experience recruiting field employees, craft professionals, tradespeople, or skilled labor populations.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction trades, workforce planning, and project-based staffing environments preferred.
• Experience conducting candidate interviews and evaluating trade-related competencies.
• Ability to build credibility and establish strong working relationships with craft employees, field supervisors, project managers, and operational leaders.
• Experience leading manpower planning discussions and supporting workforce forecasting initiatives.
• Familiarity with workforce management, labor tracking, and applicant tracking systems, including UKG, ProCore, RiskCast or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations including EEO, OFCCP, and Affirmative Action requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and staffing demands in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and recruiting technologies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel locally to project sites, recruiting events, trade schools, and assessment locations as needed.

SUCCESS FACTORS

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, enjoys building relationships with craft professionals, understands the urgency of field staffing needs, and can effectively balance recruiting, workforce planning, and operational partnership responsibilities. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, labor market knowledge, workforce forecasting capability, and the ability to influence hiring decisions while supporting project execution goals.