Lead Skilled Trades Recruiter
About The Position
TrueBlue is seeking a Lead Skilled Trades Recruiter to join its dynamic, innovative, and fast-paced team. This high-volume recruiting role works with local contractors, subcontractors, and other businesses to connect qualified skilled trades professionals with projects and jobsites. The position is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and requires local travel. The recruiter manages recruiting activities from candidate sourcing through hiring and onboarding, supports customer and associate satisfaction through site visits and follow-up, and helps ensure safety and quality processes are followed. The position also handles applicant communications, assessments, paperwork, background checks, drug screens, and new-hire orientation. The annual salary range is $60,000–$75,000, depending on experience and geographic location, with eligibility for incentive pay subject to plan terms. TrueBlue offers paid holidays and paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a company-matching 401(k), an employee stock purchase program, and other programs and perks. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full-time without current or future employer sponsorship.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in recruiting, customer service, and/or sales.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Strong commitment to customer service, development, and satisfaction.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a strong desire to succeed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internet tools, including job boards and social media.
- Valid driver's license and a car that can be used for work.
- Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Construction industry knowledge and/or experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement cost-effective recruitment functions, including finding and visiting outside recruitment centers, processing field employee and customer referrals, and contacting inactive field employees weekly.
- Maintain a network of contacts to identify and source qualified candidates.
- Contact potentially qualified candidates about specific job openings.
- Execute local recruitment programs and provide information about the Company and its opportunities.
- Write and place job advertisements using various media platforms.
- Coordinate participation in events, set up displays, and present at job fairs, schools, and organizations.
- Complete all phases of the Associate Hiring Process.
- Conduct assignment follow-up visits to assess customer satisfaction, compliance with safety guidelines, and associate satisfaction; complete required Quality Assurance Process steps during customer site visits.
- Handle applicant phone traffic, schedule appointments, administer pre-employment assessments, and coordinate application paperwork.
- Administer post-offer drug screens and conduct applicant background checks.
- Conduct safety and new-hire orientation for new associates.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Six paid holidays and one paid floating holiday.
- Up to 20 days of paid time off per year.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-matching 401(k).
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Other programs and perks.
- Eligibility for incentive pay, subject to plan terms.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
