Recruiter

About the role

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Recruiter to join a client for skilled trades recruiting across the New England region. This is a high-impact, full-cycle recruiting role focused on identifying and attracting top field talent, including HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, and other skilled trades professionals. This position is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, knows how to engage passive candidates, and enjoys building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for skilled trades positions from intake through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Recruit for high-demand field roles including HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, and drain technicians.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines through sourcing, referrals, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, networking, and community outreach.
• Identify and engage passive candidates in competitive labor markets.
• Partner with hiring managers and operational leaders to understand staffing needs, candidate profiles, and hiring priorities.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviews, and qualification assessments.
• Evaluate technical qualifications, certifications, and licensing requirements.
• Manage candidate activity, requisitions, and hiring progress within the ATS.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and provide regular updates on pipeline activity.
• Track recruiting metrics including pipeline health, time-to-fill, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Support regional hiring initiatives and attend local recruiting events as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for skilled trades, construction, manufacturing, field services, home services, or other high-volume hiring environments preferred.
• Proven ability to source and attract passive candidates.
• Strong relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring managers.
• Able to manage multiple open positions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through.
• Experience using ATS platforms and sourcing tools.
• Comfortable working remotely while supporting regional hiring needs.
• Ability to travel occasionally to branch locations, hiring events, or recruiting meetings as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting across multiple locations or business units.
• Knowledge of skilled trades licensing and certifications (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Experience using job advertising platforms, sourcing tools, and recruiting analytics.
• Existing network within the New England skilled trades market.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
• Location: Remote – New England Region
• Pay Rate: $40–$50 per hour
• Recruiting Focus: Skilled Trades / Field Operations