Recruiter

Kelly Services is seeking a contract Recruiter to lead full-cycle hiring for skilled trades, including HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, and drain technicians. The role supports remote work and regional hiring in the New England area, with the position anchored in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. It emphasizes engaging passive candidates and building strong partnerships with hiring managers to align staffing with business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for skilled trades roles, from intake through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Recruit for high-demand field positions such as HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, and drain technicians.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines via sourcing, referrals, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, networking, and community outreach.
• Identify and engage passive candidates in competitive labor markets.
• Partner with hiring managers and operational leaders to understand staffing needs, candidate profiles, and hiring priorities.
• Screen candidates, conduct interviews, and perform qualification assessments.
• Evaluate technical qualifications, certifications, and licensing requirements.
• Manage candidate activity, requisitions, and hiring progress within the ATS.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and provide regular updates on pipeline activity.
• Track recruiting metrics including pipeline health, time-to-fill, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Support regional hiring initiatives and attend local recruiting events as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for skilled trades, construction, manufacturing, field services, home services, or other high-volume environments preferred.
• Proven ability to source and attract passive candidates.
• Strong relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring managers.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through.
• Experience using ATS platforms and sourcing tools.
• Comfortable working remotely while supporting regional hiring needs.
• Ability to travel occasionally to branch locations, hiring events, or recruiting meetings as needed.

Technologies

• ATS platforms
• Sourcing tools
• AI-powered tools

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Telemedicine
• Term life
• Whole life
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness
• Legal plan
• Short-term disability
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave

Position details

• Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
• Location: Remote – New England Region
• Pay Rate: $40–$50 per hour
• Recruiting Focus: Skilled Trades / Field Operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting across multiple locations or business units.
• Knowledge of skilled trades licensing and certifications (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Experience using job advertising platforms, sourcing tools, and recruiting analytics.
• Existing network within the New England skilled trades market.