Electrical Craft Recruiter

Helix Electric•Goodyear, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Electrical Craft Recruiter supports Helix Electric’s field operations by recruiting, assessing, and deploying skilled electrical craft professionals. The role manages hiring for licensed and unlicensed electricians, apprentices, helpers, laborers, leads, and other field personnel, and partners with Field Leadership to align staffing with project demands. In addition to full-cycle recruiting, the position administers in-person trade skill assessments, leads weekly manpower planning meetings, monitors workforce forecasts, and coordinates labor adjustments with project teams. It acts as a strategic partner to Operations by providing labor market intelligence, workforce planning support, and recruiting solutions that help ensure projects are properly staffed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of recruiting experience.
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

Recruiting experience in construction, skilled trades, electrical contracting, or related industries.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Strong understanding of electrical construction trades, workforce planning, and project-based staffing environments.
Familiarity with workforce management, labor tracking, and applicant tracking systems, including UKG, ProCore, RiskCast, or similar platforms.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

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 make 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 workforce 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 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 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.
Travel locally to project sites, recruiting events, trade schools, and assessment locations as needed.