Experienced Skilled Trades Recruiter
Job Description
OpSource Staffing is hiring an Experienced Skilled Trades Recruiter for a hybrid role in Columbia, SC focused on sourcing and placing industrial and construction talent.
Responsibilities
- Source, screen, and recruit skilled trades professionals for contract, project-based, and direct hire opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and clients
- Recruit using job boards, networking, referrals, social media, and direct outreach
- Conduct interviews and evaluate experience, certifications, and cultural fit
- Maintain consistent communication with clients and candidates throughout the hiring process
- Coordinate interviews, offers, onboarding, and start dates
- Track recruiting activity in ATS/CRM systems
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified talent
Requirements
- 4+ years of recruiting, staffing, sales, or customer service experience preferred
- Experience recruiting within skilled trades, construction, manufacturing, industrial staffing, or related industries preferred
- Familiarity with ATS (Zenople) and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
- Confident, professional communicator
- Persistent and proactive with follow-up
- Goal-oriented and customer-focused
- Comfortable with high-volume outreach and relationship building
- Able to manage multiple openings in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of building trust with both field personnel and client leadership
- Recruiting: 4 years (Required)
- Skilled trades: 3 years (Preferred)
Skilled Trades Supported
- Welders
- Pipefitters
- Electricians
- Industrial maintenance technicians
- Plumbers
- Field superintendents
- Project managers
- Other skilled trades professionals
Technology
- Zenople
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC 29209 (2 days per week in office, remaining days remote)
Compensation: USD 65,000 - 75,000 per year