Recruitment & Training Specialist

Location: Tulsa, OK | Type: Direct Hire | Work Model: Onsite

About the Role

The Recruitment & Training Specialist plays a dual role in attracting qualified technical talent and coordinating employee training and development programs. This position is responsible for recruiting technician-level and shop personnel, managing workforce development initiatives, supporting apprenticeship and mentoring programs, and delivering training that helps employees grow and succeed.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated professional with strong interpersonal skills, a proactive recruiting mindset, and a passion for developing people and promoting career growth.

Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Identify, source, and recruit qualified technician-level, field service, and shop candidates.
• Build relationships with technical schools, vocational programs, and workforce development organizations.
• Develop recruitment campaigns and outreach initiatives targeting skilled trades candidates.
• Represent the company at career fairs, trade school events, and industry recruiting activities.
• Coordinate and participate in career day events and workforce development programs.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates based on qualifications, experience, certifications, and overall fit.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and coordinate the selection process.
• Manage job postings and maintain the company's presence on online recruiting platforms.
• Promote employment opportunities through social media and other recruitment channels.
• Coordinate background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment screening activities.
• Partner with staffing agencies, labor providers, and educational institutions to identify talent pipelines.
• Maintain applicant records and support onboarding activities.
• Communicate hiring decisions and employment-related information to candidates.

Training & Development

• Consult with leadership to assess organizational training and development needs.
• Coordinate career development and employee growth initiatives.
• Manage mentoring programs that support employee integration and skills development.
• Assist with apprenticeship and workforce development programs.
• Maintain training records, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor training budgets and recommend cost-effective development solutions.
• Dedicate approximately 20 hours per month to safety-related training and initiatives.

Training Program Administration

• Develop, maintain, and deliver employee training programs.
• Update existing training materials and create new training content as needed.
• Evaluate training resources, course materials, manuals, and instructional aids.
• Facilitate select training sessions and coordinate outside instructors when appropriate.
• Schedule training classes and ensure availability of facilities, equipment, and instructors.
• Establish and maintain relationships with technical schools, community colleges, vocational schools, and other educational partners.
• Measure training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four or more years of leadership, supervisory, recruiting, training, or related experience.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates, employees, educational partners, and leadership teams.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting for skilled trades, technician, manufacturing, construction, industrial, or field service positions.
• Experience developing and delivering employee training programs.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship, workforce development, or mentoring programs.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, and social media recruiting.

Pay

$70K - $90K

Schedule

Full-time position. Standard weekday schedule with occasional travel to recruiting events, technical schools, job fairs, and training locations.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, and vision.
• Spending accounts.
• Life insurance and voluntary plans.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.