Contract Recruiter - Skilled Trades (Remote)

Job Type: Contract (Temporary)
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Work Location: Fully Remote
Pay Rate: $30-$45/hour (depending on experience)
Contract Duration: Minimum 1-2 months; expected 2+ months with possible extension (not guaranteed)

Important: This is a short-term contract role only. There is no opportunity for permanent conversion.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Contract Recruiter - Skilled Trades to support immediate hiring needs due to a temporary recruiter absence. This role requires a true technical / trade recruiter with hands-on experience recruiting blue-collar and skilled labor populations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

The recruiter will step in quickly to manage active requisitions across multiple locations and support urgent hiring needs. This assignment requires someone who can move fast, work independently, and effectively partner with a fully remote recruiting team.

Key Responsibilities

Recruit for skilled trade and field-based roles, including:
- Field Technicians (Levels 1-5)
- Mechanics
- Electricians
- Utility and other trade labor roles
Manage approximately 25-35 open requisitions concurrently
Support hiring across multiple locations for similar job profiles
Source candidates using LinkedIn and Indeed
Maintain accurate, timely recruiting activity within Workday (ATS)
Partner closely with recruiters and hiring leaders in a fully remote team environment
Move quickly to support urgent hiring needs while maintaining quality and candidate experience

Required Qualifications

3-4+ years of recruiting experience
Proven experience recruiting blue-collar, skilled trades, or field-based labor
Strong understanding of how trade labor recruiting differs from corporate recruiting
Experience managing high-volume requisition loads
Hands-on experience using Workday as an ATS
Comfortable sourcing talent via LinkedIn and Indeed
Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and take direction with minimal ramp-up

Preferred Experience & Traits

Experience recruiting within the Energy or Power industry (preferred, not required)
Go-getter mentality with a strong sense of urgency
Willingness to jump in and take on workload immediately
Comfortable with ambiguity and short-term assignments
Reliable, communicative, and accountable throughout the contract period

Additional Details

Equipment provided: Laptop and cell phone (monitors may be available if needed)
No overtime expected

Pay Details: $30.00 to $45.00 per hour

Search managed by: Laarnie Thompson

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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