Talent Acquisition Specialist - Construction & Skilled Trades

Jennings Air and Mechanical•North Charleston, SC

5d•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 wide range of positions, from skilled trades and field roles to project management and office positions. A key aspect of this role is understanding the construction and skilled-trades labor market and knowing how 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, not solely relying on job applications.
Strong phone, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
Strong organization and follow-through skills.
Comfortable making outbound calls and conducting 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 specific needs.
Source candidates through various channels including Indeed, LinkedIn, referrals, networking, trade schools, and other relevant platforms.
Conduct resume reviews and initial phone screenings.
Coordinate interviews and manage the candidate progression through the hiring process.
Build talent 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.
Contribute to strengthening Jennings' reputation as an employer of choice within the construction and skilled-trades community.
Track recruiting activity to analyze effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Identify and implement new strategies to reach passive candidates.