Skilled Trades Recruiter

Skilled Trades Recruiter Thornton & Grooms | Farmington Hills The Big Task We’re looking for a Trades Recruiter who knows how to find great people—not just wait for them to apply. You’ll own full-cycle recruiting for our skilled trades positions, proactively sourcing and headhunting top talent while building strong pipelines for our future. Our approach to recruiting is focused on quality, not simply quantity. We’re intentional about finding the right people for the right roles—professionals who fit our culture, share our values, and have the potential to build a long-term career with Thornton & Grooms. This role is about building relationships and making great hires, not simply filling openings as quickly as possible. You’ll partner closely with our Operations and Employee Experience teams to attract professionals who fit our culture and are committed to excellence in the trades. What You’ll Do Own full-cycle recruiting for HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Drains, and other skilled trades positionsProactively source and headhunt passive candidates for hard-to-fill rolesBuild relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, veteran organizations, and workforce development partnersConduct phone screens and interviews and coordinate the hiring process with managersChampion our employee referral programMaintain strong candidate pipelines and deliver an exceptional candidate experienceAttend career fairs, trade shows, hiring events, and community eventsPartner with Marketing on creative recruiting campaignsTrack recruiting results, including time-to-fill, source of hire, retention, and hiring goalsManage candidate activity and maintain accurate records within our ATS What We’re Looking For 1-3 years of full-cycle recruiting experienceSkilled trades, blue-collar, or technical recruiting experience preferredKnowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Drains, or related trades is a plusProven ability to proactively source and recruit passive candidatesStrong communication, interviewing, organization, and relationship-building skillsComfortable managing multiple openings in a fast-paced environmentExperience with ATS platforms, recruiting technology, and Microsoft Office Benefits Excellent Medical, dental, vision, etc.Life InsuranceOn-site medical clinic with nurse practitioner401k matchUnlimited PTOEmployee discountsPaid Parental LeaveFree HCCAnd so much more! Why Thornton & Grooms? At Thornton & Grooms, our mission is: “To Be Ever Building the Professionalism, Integrity, and Honor of the Trades.” Our Core Values guide how we work, how we serve, and how we treat one another: LOVE TEAM PROFESSIONALISM TODAY If you’re a relationship-driven recruiter who loves finding great people, building talent pipelines, and helping strengthen the skilled trades, we’d love to meet you.