Recruiter

TR MILLER HEATING AND COOLING•Bolingbrook, IL

4h•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical is seeking a Recruiter to manage the full-cycle recruitment process. This role involves developing strong relationships with candidates and department leaders, proactively identifying talent, and maintaining organized recruiting processes. The goal is to hire not only for current openings but also for future needs, developing the Recruiter into a trusted talent acquisition partner who drives the company's long-term success. The position requires managing full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, offer coordination, and pre-employment follow-up. The Recruiter will partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and staffing priorities, proactively identify and engage qualified candidates across various departments, and develop candidate pipelines. Responsibilities include conducting thorough candidate screenings, coordinating interviews, maintaining consistent candidate communication, and ensuring accurate documentation within recruiting platforms. The role also involves developing recruiting strategies, researching trends, identifying challenges, and partnering with HR and Marketing to promote TR Miller as an employer of choice. Additionally, the Recruiter will establish collaborative relationships with department leaders, participate in staffing discussions, and develop proactive recruiting plans. The position requires representing TR Miller at recruiting events, building relationships with educational institutions and industry organizations, and supporting new hire transitions and retention. Accurate record-keeping, managing multiple requisitions, tracking recruiting performance, and providing regular updates to HR leadership are also key aspects of the role. Success is measured by the quality of hires, strength of partnerships, candidate experience, and the ability to anticipate and solve staffing challenges.

Requirements

2–4 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or closely related experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to communicate professionally and build effective relationships with candidates and leaders.
Experience using applicant tracking systems, job boards, and recruiting technology.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and independently.
Comfortable working with recruiting metrics, reporting, and basic data analysis.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and follow through on commitments.
Willingness to learn the skilled trades industry and understand the operational needs of different departments.
Everyone is required to submit a pre-employment background check prior to start date.
Ability to travel to multiple locations in Illinois and Indiana.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting within HVAC, plumbing, electrical, construction, skilled trades, or other high-volume service industries.
Experience with proactive candidate sourcing and developing talent pipelines.
Familiarity with Paylocity, Indeed, LinkedIn, and other recruiting platforms.
Experience partnering directly with hiring managers.
Experience developing or improving recruiting processes, sourcing methods, or recruitment campaigns.
Familiarity with workforce planning, labor market research, or recruitment analytics.

Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, offer coordination, and pre-employment follow-up.
Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, performance expectations, staffing priorities, and the characteristics of successful team members.
Proactively identify and engage qualified candidates for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, sales, customer service, operations, and corporate positions.
Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for both immediate openings and anticipated future hiring needs.
Conduct thorough and consistent candidate screenings to evaluate qualifications, relevant experience, motivation, and alignment with TR Miller's core values.
Coordinate interviews and ensure hiring managers receive timely, accurate candidate information and feedback.
Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to create a positive, professional experience.
Ensure recruiting activities and candidate records are accurately documented within Paylocity and other approved recruiting platforms.
Think creatively and explore new ways to attract qualified candidates beyond traditional job postings.
Research recruiting trends, local labor markets, competitor hiring practices, and sourcing opportunities within the skilled trades industry.
Identify recruiting challenges and proactively recommend practical solutions rather than waiting for direction.
Evaluate the effectiveness of job boards, employee referrals, career fairs, community partnerships, and other recruiting channels.
Partner with HR and Marketing to strengthen recruitment messaging and promote TR Miller as an employer of choice.
Use recruiting data and hiring outcomes to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support more effective hiring decisions.
Progressively develop and independently execute recruiting strategies for assigned positions and departments.
Establish strong, collaborative relationships with department leaders to understand current and anticipated staffing needs.
Participate in regular staffing discussions to identify hiring priorities, upcoming vacancies, and potential workforce challenges.
Partner with leadership to develop proactive recruiting plans for high-demand and hard-to-fill positions.
Provide hiring managers with recruiting updates, candidate pipeline information, labor market observations, and recommendations.
Identify opportunities to improve hiring-manager communication, interview effectiveness, and the overall hiring process.
As experience and capability develop, take increasing ownership of workforce planning discussions and longer-term talent pipeline strategies.
Represent TR Miller professionally at career fairs, trade schools, community events, and other recruiting opportunities.
Build relationships with local schools, apprenticeship programs, and industry organizations to strengthen future talent pipelines.
Partner with HR and department leaders to support a positive transition from candidate to new team member.
Coordinate 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-ins with new hires and their leaders to identify early retention concerns and opportunities for improvement.
Review early turnover trends and hiring-manager feedback to identify opportunities to improve candidate selection and long-term retention.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely candidate records, recruiting documentation, and applicant tracking information.
Manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities without sacrificing quality, accuracy, or candidate experience.
Track recruiting performance, including time to fill, 90-day retention, sourcing effectiveness, and candidate pipeline activity.
Identify delays, gaps, or inconsistencies in the recruitment process and take initiative to address them.
Provide regular recruiting updates to HR leadership, including progress, challenges, trends, and recommended next steps.
Handle confidential candidate and employee information with professionalism and discretion.
Support recruiting-related communication, team engagement initiatives, and special HR projects as business needs require.
Perform other related responsibilities consistent with the position.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Met Law
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Discounts
10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, plus an additional 5 days after reaching 5 years with TR Miller
7 paid holidays
Regular company events and outings throughout the year
President’s Club – Annual all-expenses-paid trip for top performers + guest
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) plan with a 4% company match