Recruiter
Job Description
Based in Fort Collins, Mader Group seeks a recruiter to staff blue-collar roles across the United States. The position emphasizes fast-paced recruitment, building strong candidate relationships, and partnering with operations teams and hiring managers on mining, construction, and heavy equipment projects. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end processes and help align talent with project needs across multiple sites.
Responsibilities
- Identify and hire skilled trades and heavy equipment talent
- Conduct initial phone screens and coordinate interviews
- Oversee job postings on Indeed and other platforms
- Develop proactive talent pipelines rather than relying solely on applicants
- Collaborate directly with operations teams to address workforce needs
- Manage candidate communications from first contact through onboarding
- Coordinate onboarding items such as background checks, medicals, travel, and compliance
- Maintain up-to-date recruitment systems and candidate records
- Support hiring campaigns, referrals, and recruitment events
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and accelerate hiring
Requirements
- Previous recruitment or talent acquisition experience
- Strong communication skills and solid people instincts
- Proven ability to manage multiple roles concurrently
- Comfortable engaging with blue-collar workers, mechanics, and operational teams
- Organized, proactive, and self-sufficient
- Experience in mining, construction, industrial, transport, or trades recruitment is a plus
Technologies
- Indeed
Benefits
- Uncapped recruitment bonus structure
- Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding business
- High-autonomy work environment
- Supportive team culture with minimal corporate bureaucracy
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership and operations
- Role where strong performance is recognized
Location & Schedule
- Location: Fort Collins, CO (onsite)
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: USD 55,000 - 70,000 per year
- Work Location: In person