Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
Apex Service Partners is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the growth of its national network of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies. This is a proactive recruiting role focused on finding and attracting candidates in competitive labor markets, particularly for hard-to-fill field and leadership positions. The role is primarily based in the West Mifflin office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with occasional travel to nearby partner locations, including Cleveland and Plum, for hiring events and recruiting support. The Talent Acquisition Specialist partners with hiring managers and operational leaders to create recruiting strategies, sources both active and passive candidates, and manages the recruiting lifecycle from sourcing and screening through offer acceptance and onboarding. The role also represents Apex and its partner brands at recruiting and community events, tracks recruiting metrics, and adapts sourcing strategies to meet hiring goals.
Requirements
- Proven recruiting success in a fast-paced environment.
- A demonstrated ability to source candidates when applicant flow is limited.
- Creativity, persistence, and confidence in trying new recruiting approaches.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and networking skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple openings simultaneously.
- Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in skilled trades, construction, or the service industry.
- Experience with iCIMS.
Responsibilities
- Partner with hiring managers and operational leaders to develop results-driven recruiting strategies.
- Proactively source and recruit passive candidates through networking, social media, referrals, community partnerships, trade schools, industry events, and direct outreach.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill field and leadership positions across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades.
- Manage the full recruiting lifecycle, from sourcing and screening through offer acceptance and onboarding.
- Identify creative ways to generate candidate flow in competitive labor markets.
- Represent Apex and its partner brands at job fairs, hiring events, trade schools, and community outreach events.
- Provide a strong candidate experience through timely progress and consistent communication.
- Track recruiting metrics, evaluate sourcing effectiveness, and adjust strategies to meet hiring goals.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional growth opportunities throughout Apex's expanding national network.
- High-impact work that directly influences company growth and success.
- Collaborative, people-first culture focused on winning together.
- Employee discounts through partner organizations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
