Recruiting Specialist

Hays Electrical Services • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

With over 19 years of experience and hundreds of million-dollar projects completed, Hays Electrical Services provides excellent service to customers in industries hospitality, commercial and solar. Hays Electrical Services approaches each project with a cooperative mindset, working with business owners, contractors, and subcontractors towards the common goal – successful project delivery. Hays Electrical Services is seeking a Recruiting Specialist to join our corporate team in Houston, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for recruiting licensed journeymen, foremen, and superintendent-level professionals for our Electrical Construction and Services Divisions. This position requires a deep understanding of the electrical construction industry, strong connections within the trade, and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with business leaders. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring we attract the best talent to meet our growing workforce needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of full cycle recruiting experience, preferably within the electrical construction or skilled trades industry.
• Familiarity with trade roles, including electricians, apprentices, licensed journeymen, foremen, and superintendents.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish to effectively communicate with a diverse candidate pool.
• Proven ability to source candidates through trade networks, apprenticeship programs, and industry partnerships.
• Proficient in applicant tracking systems (ATS), social media recruiting tools, and talent databases.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with candidates and leadership.
• Analytical mindset with experience using recruitment metrics to inform decisions.
• Willingness to travel locally for recruitment events, career fairs, and networking opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting skilled trades professionals in the electrical construction industry.
• Strong relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and industry organizations.
• Familiarity with Texas labor market trends in the electrical and construction sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end hiring process for roles ranging from entry-level electricians and apprentices to foremen and superintendent-level positions.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to identify active and passive candidates through trade networks, job boards, career fairs, social media, and talent databases.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess qualifications, skills, and cultural fit for the company’s work environment.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to negotiate and extend offers, ensuring alignment with company policies and candidate expectations.
• Work closely with hiring managers, field supervisors, and regional leadership to understand immediate and future workforce needs.
• Build strong partnerships with trade schools, community organizations, and apprenticeship programs to create a consistent pipeline of talent.
• Provide strategic guidance on recruitment best practices to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Establish and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified electricians, apprentices, and field-level supervisors through networking and proactive outreach.
• Represent Hays Electrical Services at career fairs, trade expos, and other industry events to promote the company as an employer of choice.
• Leverage recruitment data to track progress, identify gaps, and improve hiring efficiency.
• Stay updated on labor market trends, wage rates, and competitor hiring practices to maintain a competitive edge.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding company.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact by shaping the workforce of Hays Electrical Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees