Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Overview

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator specialized in recruiting skilled trades professionals such as electricians, welders, mechanics, HVAC technicians, maintenance staff, and machinists. This remote contract role lasts for 6 months, working Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm. The main tool used is Avature ATS/CRM to source and manage candidate pipelines effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and attract candidates for skilled trades positions utilizing Avature, various job boards, social media platforms, and trade-specific websites.
• Develop and maintain robust talent pools focused on crucial roles across different locations.
• Conduct research on target companies, trade schools, unions, and local markets known for skilled trades talent.
• Engage candidates through multiple channels including email, phone calls, SMS, and social media to encourage interest and applications.
• Perform initial candidate screenings to verify experience, required certifications, salary expectations, shift preferences, locations, and work eligibility.
• Shortlist qualified candidates and coordinate handoffs to recruiters and hiring managers while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Utilize Avature daily to search, tag, organize, and clean candidate data; create and manage communication campaigns; and generate reports to monitor pipeline status and sourcing effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide market insights on candidate availability, compensation, and competition.
• Recommend additional sourcing channels such as trade schools, veteran programs, and job fairs to enhance recruitment outcomes.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 to 15 years of recruiting and sourcing experience, with at least 7 years dedicated to skilled trades recruitment.
• Track record of successful hiring for roles including electricians, welders, mechanics, HVAC, and maintenance technicians.
• More than one year of practical experience using Avature ATS/CRM, skilled in creating talent pools, performing searches, managing campaigns, and producing reports.
• Strong sourcing capabilities including Boolean search techniques and fluency with LinkedIn, job boards, and social media platforms.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple job openings and candidate pipelines simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging candidates and working with internal teams.
• Preferably holds a bachelor's degree or possesses equivalent experience in recruiting, specifically within the skilled trades sector.