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 positions
Proactively source and headhunt passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles
Build relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, veteran organizations, and workforce development partners
Conduct phone screens and interviews and coordinate the hiring process with managers
Champion our employee referral program
Maintain strong candidate pipelines and deliver an exceptional candidate experience
Attend career fairs, trade shows, hiring events, and community events
Partner with Marketing on creative recruiting campaigns
Track recruiting results, including time-to-fill, source of hire, retention, and hiring goals
Manage candidate activity and maintain accurate records within our ATS

What We’re Looking For

1-3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience
Skilled trades, blue-collar, or technical recruiting experience preferred
Knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Drains, or related trades is a plus
Proven ability to proactively source and recruit passive candidates
Strong communication, interviewing, organization, and relationship-building skills
Comfortable managing multiple openings in a fast-paced environment
Experience with ATS platforms, recruiting technology, and Microsoft Office

Benefits

Excellent Medical, dental, vision, etc.
Life Insurance
On-site medical clinic with nurse practitioner
401k match
Unlimited PTO
Employee discounts
Paid Parental Leave
Free HCC
And 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.

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