Recruiter - Skilled Trades

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeking Recruiter-Skilled Trades in Lithia Springs, Georgia.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Job Summary

• Performs all functions related to the recruiting process and assures compliance with all company hiring policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements open requisition and pipeline recruiting activities and reviews recommendations for new recruiting strategies with HR to ensure projects are staffed with qualified craft workers as needed.
• Effectively utilizes internet, social media, and other on-line resources to post jobs externally.
• Assists in communication of internal job postings and employee referral award programs.
• Maintains timely Applicant Tracking System updates to include reasons for application rejections, interviews scheduled/results, and recording of final dispositions in compliance with company policies.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives and activities.
• Attend various career fairs ranging from middle/high school/college to veteran/disability specific events.
• Represent the organization in developing relationships with local organizations to further community involvement.
• Completion of additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management.
• Travel is required
• Additional Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified skilled trades candidates to support high-volume recruiting demands across multiple projects and geographic locations.
• Proactively source and engage qualified candidates through recruiting platforms, employee referrals, and industry networks.
• Coordinate with project leadership to understand current and upcoming manpower needs, prioritize open positions, and provide updates on recruiting progress.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to evaluate trade experience, qualifications, availability, compensation expectations, and willingness to travel or relocate.
• Coordinate candidate interviews, pre-employment requirements, skills assessments, and onboarding activities with the appropriate departments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruiting trackers, including open positions, candidate status, sourcing activity, interviews, offers, and hires.
• Monitor recruiting activity and effectiveness, including candidate outreach, response rates, interviews, and hires.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, accountability, and the ability to independently manage assigned recruiting responsibilities while meeting project staffing deadlines.
• 2 years' skilled trades staffing experience, electrical industry experience preferred.
• Professional Recruiting Certification (PRC) a plus.
• 1 year experience using Applicant Tracking and Pipeline Recruiting software.
• Current knowledge of computer systems, MS Office, internet navigation, social media applications, federal/state/local employment laws and FCRA.
• Strong oral and written communication and detailed organizational skills.
• Hands-on, self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities/projects and able to collaborate and build working relationships with all levels of employees and management.
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check when responsibilities require operating motor vehicles.
• Additional Qualifications
• Hands-on experience utilizing Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter to source and recruit qualified candidates preferred.
• Experience recruiting skilled trades personnel within the electrical or construction industry strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting for large-scale commercial, industrial, data center, or mission critical construction projects preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.