Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development Manager

Based in Queensbury, NY, this on-site opportunity offers an annual salary of USD 80,000 to 100,000 and requires at least five years of relevant experience. Gross Electric Inc. is a family-owned industrial electrical contractor experiencing rapid growth across New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with a clear emphasis on recruiting, workforce development, and employer branding to support expansion. This role combines leadership in talent acquisition with opportunities to shape career paths, onboarding, and workforce programs within a thriving, community-focused organization.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance (based on experience)
• Company Phone & Laptop
• Professional Development Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Direct recruiting for electricians, foremen, superintendents, project managers, engineers, estimators, VDC personnel, and corporate staff.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies across New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
• Manage Indeed, LinkedIn, social media, referral programs, and recruiting campaigns.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates before positions become available.
• Attend career fairs, trade events, apprenticeship events, and industry networking functions.
• Screen candidates, conduct interviews, and coordinate hiring processes.
• Track recruiting metrics including applicant flow, time-to-fill, and hiring success rates.
• Establish relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, colleges, military transition programs, and workforce agencies.
• Develop internship, apprenticeship, and co-op programs.
• Create career pathing programs for field and office personnel.
• Identify workforce shortages and design plans to address future labor needs.
• Support onboarding and retention initiatives for employees.
• Assist with leadership development and succession planning efforts.
• Promote Gross Electric as an employer of choice.
• Manage recruiting-focused social media content and hiring campaigns.
• Develop employee spotlight stories, project highlights, and workforce success stories.
• Coordinate recruiting materials, videos, presentations, and company branding efforts.
• Support community outreach and workforce engagement programs.
• Represent Gross Electric at industry, educational, and community events.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in recruiting, workforce development, construction staffing, business development, or a related field.
• Experience recruiting skilled trades, construction professionals, engineering personnel, or industrial workforce candidates is preferred.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable speaking to groups and representing the company publicly.
• Ability to develop recruiting strategies and execute independently.
• Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Microsoft Office, and applicant tracking systems.
• Willingness to travel throughout our operating regions.

Technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed
• Microsoft Office
• Applicant Tracking Systems

Why Gross Electric?

• Industry-leading industrial electrical contractor
• Major projects in pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, manufacturing, and data centers
• Rapid growth throughout the Northeast and Southeast
• Family-owned company with long-term stability
• Opportunity to directly impact the future growth of the organization