Talent Acquisition Specialist - Construction & Skilled Trades

Jennings Air and Mechanical•North Charleston, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Jennings Mechanical is growing and seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist – Construction & Skilled Trades to help build the team that will drive this growth. This role involves working directly with hiring managers, actively sourcing candidates, building talent pipelines, and recruiting for a variety of positions including skilled trades, field positions, project management, and office roles. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the construction and skilled-trades labor market, with the ability to identify, engage, and attract candidates who may not be actively applying online.

Requirements

2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience within construction, mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or another skilled-trades environment.
Demonstrated experience recruiting skilled trades or construction professionals.
Experience managing multiple openings simultaneously.
Ability to actively source candidates rather than relying solely on job applications.
Strong phone, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
Strong organization and follow-through.
Comfortable making outbound calls and recruiting outreach.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting for a mechanical contractor or similar specialty contractor.
Existing relationships or recruiting networks within the Charleston construction and skilled-trades market.
Experience recruiting HVAC technicians, plumbers, project managers, estimators, or other mechanical-construction roles.
Experience with Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, or an applicant tracking system.

Responsibilities

Own recruiting for assigned positions from job opening through offer.
Partner with hiring managers to understand their needs.
Source candidates through Indeed, LinkedIn, referrals, networking, trade schools, and other channels.
Conduct resume reviews and initial phone screens.
Coordinate interviews and manage candidate progression through the hiring process.
Build pipelines for hard-to-fill positions proactively.
Develop relationships with skilled tradespeople, construction professionals, and other potential candidates.
Represent Jennings at career fairs, trade schools, and recruiting events.
Help strengthen Jennings' reputation as an employer of choice within the construction and skilled-trades community.
Track recruiting activity and analyze effectiveness.
Find innovative ways to reach candidates who are not actively seeking new employment.