Recruiter – Skilled Trades

Company

Sagan Recruitment

Client: U.S.-Based Skilled Trades Company

Salary / Compensation

• USD $1,500–$2,500/month

Overview / Job Description

Sagan Recruitment is hiring for a U.S.-based company focused on recruiting and retaining skilled trades professionals, particularly HVAC and electrical technicians. The company operates in a fast-paced, results-driven environment focused on addressing talent shortages in competitive blue-collar markets.

The Recruiter – Skilled Trades will be responsible for building and converting candidate pipelines, with a strong emphasis on outbound sourcing and passive candidate engagement. The recruiter will own the process from candidate identification through initial screening, candidate submission, and interview coordination, while final hiring decisions and offer management remain with the internal team.

This role is particularly suited to a recruiter who is comfortable with high-volume outreach, proactive candidate sourcing, phone-based screening, and managing recruitment pipelines.

Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Source active and passive candidates for HVAC and electrical technician positions
• Build and maintain pipelines for difficult-to-fill skilled trades roles
• Identify qualified candidates through proactive sourcing strategies
• Engage passive candidates and convert them into potential applicants

Outbound Recruiting & Candidate Engagement

• Conduct high-volume outbound outreach
• Contact candidates through phone calls, SMS, email, and social media platforms
• Build relationships with potential candidates
• Maintain consistent communication throughout the recruitment process

Candidate Screening & Evaluation

• Conduct initial phone interviews
• Assess candidate experience, qualifications, fit, and alignment
• Evaluate candidates against role requirements
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers
• Provide clear and informative candidate summaries

Interview Coordination & Candidate Management

• Coordinate candidate interviews with hiring teams
• Maintain candidate communication throughout the process
• Track candidate progress from initial outreach through interview
• Ensure candidates receive timely updates and follow-ups

ATS & Recruitment Operations

• Track pipeline activity and candidate progress
• Monitor outreach metrics
• Maintain accurate recruitment records in the ATS
• Use Paycom or similar applicant tracking systems
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine candidate profiles and sourcing strategies

Requirements

Experience

• Proven experience in recruiting and talent sourcing
• Experience working in outbound or pipeline-building recruitment environments
• Ability to source and assess candidates effectively
• Experience with high-volume candidate outreach
• Experience engaging passive candidates
• Experience using ATS platforms
• Paycom experience is an advantage
• Experience conducting phone-based candidate screening

Skills & Competencies

• Strong candidate sourcing skills
• Pipeline development and management
• High-volume outbound recruiting
• Strong phone communication skills
• Confident and professional communication
• Strong candidate evaluation abilities
• Excellent organization and follow-through
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple candidates and recruitment activities
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship-building skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Skilled trades recruiting experience
• Construction recruiting experience
• Blue-collar recruitment experience
• Familiarity with U.S. labor market dynamics
• Experience recruiting HVAC technicians
• Experience recruiting electrical technicians
• SDR or other outbound-heavy experience
• High-volume recruiting experience
• Experience using phone and SMS as primary candidate engagement channels

Candidate Profile

You SHOULD Apply If

• You have proven recruiting and sourcing experience
• You enjoy proactive candidate sourcing rather than waiting for applicants
• You are comfortable conducting high-volume outbound calls and SMS outreach
• You can confidently engage passive candidates
• You are comfortable conducting phone screens and evaluating candidates
• You are highly organized and consistent with follow-ups
• You can manage a large candidate pipeline without losing track of details
• You communicate confidently and professionally by phone
• You are comfortable working with ATS platforms
• You thrive in fast-paced, results-driven environments
• You have experience recruiting skilled trades or other hard-to-fill roles

You Should NOT Apply If

• You only have experience with inbound or applicant-driven recruiting
• You are uncomfortable making high-volume outbound calls
• You dislike engaging passive candidates
• You lack strong phone communication skills
• You struggle to maintain accurate candidate records
• You require constant supervision to manage your pipeline
• You are uncomfortable working in a highly results-driven environment
• You lack recruitment or talent-sourcing experience

Other Information

Additional Benefits / Highlights

• Fully remote / global
• Full-time position
• Monday–Friday
• 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CST
• Independent Contractor position
• Opportunity to work with a U.S.-based company
• Focus on skilled trades recruitment
• High-volume sourcing and outbound recruiting environment
• Opportunity to work with HVAC and electrical talent
• Exposure to U.S. labor market dynamics
• Results-driven, fast-paced work environment

Application Requirements

• Resume must be submitted in text-based PDF format
• Scanned documents, JPG/PNG files, and Word documents are not accepted
• Resume and introductory video must be submitted in English