OpSource Staffing is hiring an Experienced Skilled Trades Recruiter to support sourcing, screening, and placement of talent across industrial and construction trades. This hybrid role is based in Columbia, SC, with two in-office days per week and the remainder of the week working remotely.
Role Overview
The Skilled Trades Recruiter will manage end-to-end recruiting for contract, project-based, and direct hire opportunities. The position focuses on building reliable relationships with both candidates and clients while matching qualified skilled trades professionals to hiring needs.
Key trade areas include welders, pipefitters, electricians, industrial maintenance technicians, plumbers, field superintendents, project managers, and other skilled trades roles.
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 through job boards, networking, referrals, social media, and direct outreach
- Conduct interviews and evaluate experience, certifications, and cultural fit
- Maintain communication with clients and candidates throughout the hiring process
- Coordinate interviews, offers, onboarding, and start dates
- Track recruiting activity within ATS/CRM systems
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified talent
Required and Preferred Qualifications
- Recruiting experience: 4 years (Required)
- Skilled trades recruiting: 3 years (Preferred)
- 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 and organization skills with the ability to build relationships
- Confident, professional communication style
- Persistent and proactive follow-up
- Goal-oriented and customer-focused approach
- Comfortable with high-volume outreach and relationship building
- Able to manage multiple openings in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to build trust with both field personnel and client leadership
Tools and Technologies
Compensation
USD 65,000 - 75,000 per year
Location and Work Style
Columbia, SC (hybrid)
- 2 days per week in the office
- Remaining days remote
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC 29209
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
