Recruiter

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Skilled Trades Recruiter (Full Desk) for a full-time on-site role in Bethlehem PA. This is an in-office position with no remote or hybrid option.

We are seeking a motivated recruiter with strong business development and full-cycle recruiting experience to support high demand in the skilled trades and manufacturing industries.

In this role you will manage the full recruitment cycle including client acquisition account management candidate sourcing screening interviewing and placement. You will partner with companies hiring skilled trades professionals such as Welders Fabricators CNC Machinists Maintenance Mechanics and Industrial Technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new business and grow client relationships in the skilled trades sector
• Manage full-cycle recruiting from job order intake to placement
• Source screen and interview candidates using multiple recruiting channels
• Match qualified talent to client needs and company culture
• Write and post job descriptions and manage job advertisements
• Present candidates negotiate offers and coordinate hiring processes
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients and candidates
• Support workforce needs across manufacturing construction and industrial clients
• Participate in job fairs trade schools and networking events

Qualifications:

• 2.5 years of full desk recruiting experience
• Strong business development and client acquisition skills
• Experience in skilled trades construction or manufacturing recruiting is preferred
• Excellent communication negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple job orders in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization time management and follow-up skills

What We Offer:

• Base salary $53000$55000 uncapped commission (up to $10000 first-year earning potential)
• Bi-weekly pay with a strong commission structure
• Paid time off and holidays
• Cell phone reimbursement and company laptop provided
• Local travel only within the Lehigh Valley (no overnight travel)
• Professional training and career development opportunities
• Supportive team-focused office environment

If you are a driven recruiter who thrives in business development skilled trades staffing and full-cycle recruiting this is a strong opportunity to grow your career with Express Employment Professionals in Bethlehem PA.