Electrical Craft Recruiter

Helix Electric•Goodyear, AZ

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About The Position

The Electrical Craft Recruiter supports Helix Electric’s field operations by recruiting, assessing, and deploying skilled electrical craft professionals. The role recruits licensed and unlicensed electricians, apprentices, helpers, laborers, leads, and other field personnel while partnering with Field Leadership to align workforce needs with project demands. In addition to full-cycle recruiting, the recruiter coordinates in-person trade skill assessments, leads weekly manpower planning meetings, monitors workforce forecasts, and collaborates with project teams on labor adjustments. The position serves as a strategic partner to Operations by providing labor market intelligence, workforce planning support, and recruiting solutions that support project success. The role covers the Arizona market and project locations and may require local travel to project sites, recruiting events, trade schools, and assessment locations. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a fast-paced construction environment, builds relationships with craft professionals, understands the urgency of field staffing needs, and balances recruiting, workforce planning, and operational partnership responsibilities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of recruiting experience; construction, skilled trades, electrical contracting, or related industry experience is preferred.
Experience recruiting field employees, craft professionals, tradespeople, or skilled labor populations.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience conducting candidate interviews and evaluating trade-related competencies.
Ability to build credibility and strong working relationships with craft employees, field supervisors, project managers, and operational leaders.
Experience leading manpower planning discussions and supporting workforce forecasting initiatives.
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.
Ability to travel locally to project sites, recruiting events, trade schools, and assessment locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Understanding of electrical construction trades, workforce planning, and project-based staffing environments.
Familiarity with workforce management, labor tracking, and applicant tracking systems such as UKG, ProCore, RiskCast, or similar platforms.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

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 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, and reference checks, and provide 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, the General Superintendent, and Project Leadership to review staffing levels, workforce gaps, upcoming project demands, and labor forecasts.
Communicate regularly with site supervisors and field leadership about 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 utilization.
Maintain and review six-week labor forecasts to support project staffing 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 the availability of skilled electrical craft professionals.
Advise hiring managers and operational leaders on recruiting trends, labor availability, compensation competitiveness, and hiring practices.
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified craft candidates 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 in applicant tracking and workforce management systems.
Ensure compliance with company policies and 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.