Talent Acquisition Coordinator-Blue collar

Summary:

The Blue-Collar Talent Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for the full-life-lifecycle recruitment of skilled semi-skilled and industrial workers. This fast-paced role requires a recruiter who is adept at high-volume recruiting can work efficiently and understands the unique motivations of the blue-collar workforce. You will be the first point of contact for candidates and will play a critical role in filling essential operational roles quickly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• High-Volume Sourcing: Proactively source candidates using online boards (Indeed Naukri Gulf) social media local community resources job fairs manpower agencies and employee referral programs.
• Rapid Screening: Conduct efficient phone screens to verify candidates technical skills experience availability and eligibility to work. Focus on criteria such as licenses certifications and physical capabilities.
• Candidate Pipelining: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of pre-qualified candidates for high-turnover and critical roles to meet fluctuating staffing demands.
• Coordination & Scheduling: Manage the logistics for interviews practical assessments and onboarding/orientation sessions.
• Compliance & Onboarding: Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed including background checks drug screens and verification of certifications. Guide candidates through the onboarding paperwork.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Work closely with operations and site managers to understand immediate staffing needs and the specific requirements of each role (e.g. forklift operator welder machine technician warehouse associate).
• ATS Management: Accurately document all candidate interactions and status updates within the Applicant Tracking System.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Must have completed bachelors degree.
• 6 to 18 months of experience in a high-volume fast-paced recruitment environment such as a staffing agency industrial RPO or a manufacturing/logistics company.
• Proven experience recruiting for blue-collar industrial or skilled trades positions.
• Experience with use of AI tools.
• Familiarity with a major Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent and clear communication skills with the ability to connect with a diverse candidate pool. Fluency in spoken English Hindi Urdu.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage a high number of open requisitions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a resilient can-do attitude.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail especially regarding compliance and documentation.
• Goal-oriented and able to meet and exceed weekly and monthly hiring targets.