What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiter position at Skillwork?
Company Description Skillwork is a staffing solutions provider focused on solving skilled labor shortages through a nationwide mobile workforce of vetted trades professionals. The company specializes in matching highly qualified workers with organizations seeking dependable, long-term staffing support. Skillwork helps clients address workforce gaps caused by turnover, peak seasons, and specialized talent needs by streamlining the hiring process. Through its tailored approach, Skillwork aims to deliver reliable skilled trades talent without the delays, uncertainty, or overhead often associated with traditional hiring methods.
Recruiter Responsibilities
- Actively seek out candidates that meet Skillwork criteria for skilled, experienced, qualified employees.
- Screen resumes and job applications.
- Interview candidates and provide shortlists of qualified potential hires.
- Update clients on hiring status (e.g. number of screened candidates).
- Prepare candidates before interviews with clients.
- Create talent pipelines with high-potential candidates for future job opportunities.
- Keep detailed records of past applicants’ information, including resumes, assignments, and interview evaluations.
- Source and contact passive candidates online (e.g. via LinkedIn).
- Maintain relationship with Skillworkers in the field.
- Network with candidates offline during job fairs.
Skills and Qualifications
- Proven work experience as a Staffing Agency Recruiter, Recruiter, or similar role.
- Ability to manage the first hiring stages (sourcing, screening, interviewing).
- Experience with various interview formats, including phone screening calls, in-person interviews and group interviews.
- Experience evaluating candidates for various roles and skill requirements.
- Knowledge of resume databases and Applicant Tracking Systems.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Solid organizational and time-management abilities.
Preferred
- Familiarity with Avionte or other Applicant Tracking Systems.
- Experience in the Travel Nurse Staffing Industry.
- Experience in skilled trades.