This is a full-time on-site, in office, offering no remote or no hybrid role located in Bethlehem, PA for a Skilled Trades Recruiter at Express Employment. As a Full Desk Recruiter, you will be responsible for managing the entire recruitment process. This includes everything from client acquisition and relationship management to candidate sourcing, screening, and placement. You will work closely with skilled trades company departments to understand their unique hiring needs and deliver top-quality talent to fill their roles such as Welders, Fabricators, Maintenance Mechanics, and CNC Machinists and more! You have the opportunity to build your niche! Your business development experience will be critical in building and maintaining strong client relationships, driving new business, and growing our presence in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Acquisition & Business Development:
Identify and target potential companies to develop new business relationships
Present our recruitment services to prospective clients and negotiate contracts
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
Candidate Sourcing & Recruitment:
Source, screen, and interview candidates to match them with suitable job openings
Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and referrals
Provide clients with well-vetted candidates who meet their specific needs
Process Management:
Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from job order intake to candidate placement
Collaborate with clients to understand job requirements, company culture, and hiring expectations
Provide guidance and support to candidates throughout the hiring process
Market Research:
Stay up-to-date with trends and developments within the industry
Provide market insights to clients and help them stay competitive in attracting top talent
Mine for top performers in both traditional and unexpected places
Trade school events including, mock interviews, job coaching and job fairs
Recruit and interview qualified candidates and submit to appropriate client opportunities
Build candidate and client relationships through extensive interaction and diligent follow up
Write job descriptions and post job ads
Negotiate and present employment offers and initiate pre-employment process
Employee relations
Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Full Desk Recruiter 2.5+ years
Strong business development skills with a track record of generating new business.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple clients and job orders simultaneously.
Familiarity with construction industry roles and terminology is highly preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
What you'll need:
Discovery skills to find the client needs behind the qualification bullet points
Interview savvy to uncover the talent and potential buried in resume text
Relentless approach to daily work and the grit to see it through
Proven ability to interact professionally and authentically with clients and candidates
Competitive spirit and roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
Exceptional organization and time management skills
Benefits:
Competitive salary and solid commission structure paid bi weekly not monthly
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities including conferences, events and sales training