Recruiting Manager - Skilled Trades

SST Direct superiorskilledtrades.com Open

Remote Omaha Full-time Manager Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

At a glance

Manager-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at SST Direct. Remote, United States · full-time · $75,000–$80,000 base.

SalaryStated by SST Direct

$75,000 – $80,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleRecruiting & Talent Acquisition

SeniorityManager

LocationOmaha

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$75,000–$80,000

PostedNov 10, 2026

Role brief

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What you'll do

Lead and coach skilled trades recruiters, setting expectations and helping the team meet hiring goals
Build talent pipelines for trades roles, including electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians
Handle recruiting for key accounts and hard-to-fill openings while overseeing timely client staffing
Track recruiting measures, use results to guide coaching, and improve team output and retention
Coordinate with account, operations and executive leaders on staffing forecasts and hiring plans

What you bring

At least five years recruiting in skilled trades, construction or another listed industry
A record of building and leading effective recruiting teams
Strong sourcing ability, including finding passive candidates in competitive hiring markets
Experience using recruiting metrics to improve team performance

Who this fits

This role suits a recruiting leader who can coach a team and still recruit directly for key accounts and difficult openings. It is remote, based in Omaha, with a schedule of forty or more hours weekly and occasional evening or weekend work. Two or more years leading recruiters is preferred.

From the employer

Recruiting Manager - Skilled Trades & Construction

Superior Skilled Trades (SST) is seeking an experienced and results-driven Recruiting Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team of Skilled Trades Recruiters. This role is ideal for a recruiting leader who thrives in a fast-paced staffing environment, has a deep understanding of the skilled trades and construction industry, and can successfully balance team leadership with hands-on recruiting responsibilities.

The Recruiting Manager will be responsible for driving recruiting performance, developing sourcing strategies, mentoring recruiters, and ensuring recruiting goals are consistently achieved across high-profile skilled trades accounts. We are looking for a leader with exceptional sourcing expertise, a strong sense of urgency, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to motivate and coach a team while adapting to changing business demands.

Position Details

Location: Remote
Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000 annually (depending on experience)
Incentive: Monthly performance bonus and commission opportunities
Hours: 40+ hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends as needed)
Benefits: Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Skilled Trades Recruiters, driving accountability and performance against hiring goals
Manage recruiting operations to ensure timely fulfillment of client staffing needs across multiple skilled trades and construction accounts
Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to build robust pipelines of qualified electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, welders, pipefitters, millwrights, heavy equipment operators, and other skilled trades professionals
Establish recruiting metrics, monitor team performance, and provide coaching to improve productivity, quality, and retention
Maintain a hands-on recruiting presence by supporting key accounts and difficult-to-fill positions
Partner closely with Account Managers, Operations Leadership, and Executive Leadership to forecast workforce demands and develop recruitment strategies
Ensure recruiters deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process
Identify process improvements and implement best practices to increase recruiting efficiency and effectiveness
Monitor compliance standards, candidate documentation, onboarding procedures, and employee records
Train recruiters on sourcing techniques, recruiting technology, industry trends, and SST best practices
Assist with workforce planning, recruiting forecasts, and department growth initiatives
Step in as needed to address urgent client requests and critical staffing deadlines

Qualifications

5+ years of experience recruiting within the skilled trades, construction, industrial construction, or specialty contracting industries
2+ years of recruiting leadership, team lead, supervisor, or management experience preferred
Proven track record of successfully building and leading high-performing recruiting teams
Expert-level sourcing skills with a strong hunter mentality and ability to identify talent in competitive markets
Strong knowledge of skilled trades recruiting, including sourcing passive candidates and understanding trade-specific skill sets
Excellent coaching, mentoring, and performance management abilities
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to thrive under pressure while managing multiple priorities and high-volume staffing demands
Experience utilizing recruiting KPIs and metrics to drive performance and continuous improvement
MSP/VMS experience strongly preferred
Proficiency with ATS platforms, job boards, social media recruiting, and workforce planning tools

Preferred Leadership Competencies

Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
Ability to motivate and inspire recruiting teams
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Collaborative leadership style focused on accountability and development
Adaptable and comfortable navigating rapid business growth and changing priorities
Passion for the skilled trades industry and building successful recruiting organizations

Join SST and play a critical role in building and leading a best-in-class recruiting team that connects skilled trades professionals with outstanding career opportunities nationwide.

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