Skilled Trades Recruiter

Skilled Trades Recruiter – Full Desk | Bethlehem, PA | On-Site Location: Bethlehem, PA (On-Site, No Remote/Hybrid) Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office Salary: $53,000 – $55,000 base + uncapped commission (earnings up to $10,000 in Year 1) Benefits: PTO, Holidays, Professional Development, Cell & Laptop Provided Overview: Express Employment is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades roles, including Welders, Fabricators, Maintenance Mechanics, CNC Machinists, and more. This is a full desk recruiter role where you'll drive business development , source top talent, and place candidates with leading local companies. If you have a competitive spirit, strong organizational skills, and experience in skilled trades recruiting , this is your chance to grow your niche and impact the Lehigh Valley workforce. Key Responsibilities: Client Acquisition & Business Development: Identify new business, negotiate contracts, and build long-term client relationships. Candidate Sourcing & Placement: Source, screen, interview, and match candidates to client needs using job boards, networking, referrals, and social media. Full-Cycle Recruitment Management: Handle the entire recruitment process from job intake to candidate placement and offer negotiation. Market Insights: Stay updated on industry trends, attend trade school events, job fairs, and provide clients with competitive talent intelligence. Job Ads & Candidate Relations: Write compelling job postings, manage candidate interactions, and guide them through hiring and onboarding. Qualifications: 3+ years as a full desk recruiter with experience in skilled trades hiring. Proven business development skills with success in generating new clients. Familiarity with construction and skilled trades roles preferred. Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills . Ability to manage multiple clients, job orders, and deadlines. What Were Looking For: Discovery skills to uncover client hiring needs. Interview savvy to identify top talent beyond resumes. A relentless, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude with a competitive spirit. Professional, authentic interaction with clients and candidates. Why Join Us: Base salary + uncapped commission with local travel only. Paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities. Collaborative, supportive, and dynamic work environment.