Maritime Recruiter

TEL Staffing & HR • Pensacola, FL

1d • $52,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipyard Staffing Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the company’s workforce needs by sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified skilled trades and professional talent for shipbuilding, repair, and maritime operations. This position requires a proactive, resourceful individual who can build strong pipelines, foster relationships with candidates and hiring managers, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General education degree (GED)
• Experience: 3+ years of recruiting experience in the shipyard, marine, industrial, or skilled trades sectors strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of high-volume recruiting and meeting aggressive hiring deadlines.
• Skills: Knowledge of shipyard job classifications and maritime labor requirements.
• Strong sourcing, networking, and interviewing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Other: Willingness to travel occasionally for hiring events, job fairs, or site visits.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract skilled shipyard personnel, including welders, fitters, electricians, pipefitters, marine laborers, engineers, and support staff.
• Source candidates through a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, trade schools, military transition programs, networking events, and industry associations.
• Conduct initial screenings, assess qualifications, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle — from requisition approval through onboarding — ensuring timely communication and a positive candidate experience.
• Partner closely with operations and project managers to understand manpower forecasts, job requirements, and project timelines.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure compliance with company policies, EEO, OFCCP, and other applicable regulations.
• Represent the company at job fairs, trade events, and community outreach programs to promote employer branding and generate candidate leads.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to improve sourcing effectiveness and time-to-fill goals.
• Support onboarding and pre-employment processes including background checks, drug testing, and credential verification.
• Build and maintain a strong bench of passive candidates to quickly meet project-based hiring needs.
• Run background checks and MVRs
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other member of TEL management

Benefits

• Top Industry Pay
• Generous (PTO) Policy – Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay to support a healthy work–life balance.
• Exceptional Insurance Benefits – TEL owns its own insurance company, which means the savings come directly to you. Our team members enjoy access to high-quality, low-cost coverage , including family plans: Health, Vision, and Dental Cancer and Critical Care Short- and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Legal Plans Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match – Plan for your future with confidence and grow your savings with our matching contributions.
• Opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and expanding organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED