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Position SummaryHays Electrical Services is seeking a Field Recruiter to source, recruit, and screen qualified electrical professionals for current and future construction projects.

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Hays Electrical Services is seeking a Field Recruiter to source, recruit, and screen qualified electrical professionals for current and future construction projects. This position is responsible for building strong talent pipelines, coordinating candidate screenings and onboarding activities, and supporting workforce staffing needs. The ideal candidate has experience recruiting skilled trades professionals, understands electrical craft classifications, and can manage multiple hiring priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Source, recruit, and screen qualified electrical candidates, including Helpers, Apprentices, Journeymen, Foremen, Superintendents, and specialized electrical professionals.
Conduct phone screenings and evaluate candidates' experience, certifications, licenses, and project backgrounds.
Coordinate and schedule skills assessments, hands-on tests, interviews, and onboarding activities.
Build and maintain a pipeline of electrical talent for current and future workforce needs.
Attend job fairs, trade schools, workforce development events, and networking functions to attract skilled electrical workers.
Ensure candidates complete all pre-employment requirements, including drug screens, background checks, safety training, and badging.
Manage candidate communication throughout the recruiting and onboarding process.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in electrical, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or skilled trades staffing.
Knowledge of electrical craft classifications, including Helpers, Apprentices, E1, E2, E3, Journeymen, Foremen, and Superintendents.
Experience sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, and industry events.
Ability to evaluate trade experience and conduct detailed phone screenings.
Familiarity with recruiting software.
Excellent communication, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and meet aggressive hiring deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to travel to job fairs, hiring events, and project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience recruiting electrical construction personnel and skilled trades professionals.
Strong understanding of per diem, travel assignments, and workforce mobilization for large-scale construction projects.
Experience supporting high-volume recruiting for multiple construction projects.
Established relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development organizations.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Why Hays Electrical Services

Fast-growing national electrical contractor with operations across multiple states.
Opportunity to directly impact organizational growth and talent strategy.
Collaborative, high-performance culture.
Exposure to executive leadership and strategic hiring initiatives.
Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.