Job Summary:
UCP Staffing is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team in a Director of Recruiting role. The Director of Recruiting is responsible for building, leading, and scaling a best-in-class recruiting organization that fuels UCP’s growth, client satisfaction, and workforce quality.
This role owns strategy, execution, performance, and accountability across all recruiting functions ensuring delivery of qualified, job-ready, safety focused talent while driving scalable systems, process excellence, and continuous improvement. Experience working in staffing and leading a staffing recruiting team is required. An in-depth knowledge and relatable experience in general and skilled trades construction staffing is also required.
UCP Staffing offers an exciting opportunity to join one of the most well-respected organizations in staffing. The opportunity also includes a competitive base salary, a performance-based commission plan, health benefits, paid time off, and a great opportunity to grow your career.
Purpose, Process, Payoff for this Role:
Purpose
To build and lead a high-performance recruiting organization that consistently delivers qualified, reliable, and safety-first talent, enabling UCP to scale revenue, strengthen client relationships, and protect operational excellence.
Process
- Build, lead, and develop recruiting teams across all markets. Implement and enforce the UCP Recruiting Playbook & UCP University Training
- Share in-depth knowledge and related experience in general and skilled trades construction staffing with a team of talented recruiters
- Own and drive KPI performance across recruiting functions
- Standardize screening, skill verification, and onboarding processes
- Ensure 100% compliance before dispatch (no exceptions)
- Partner with Sales & Operations for workforce planning and execution
- Build scalable talent pipelines (trade schools, referrals, military, field recruiting)
- Optimize ATS, automation, and KPI dashboards
- Continuously improve processes using data and field feedback
Payoff For UCP:
- Scalable recruiting engine
- Increased fill rates and redeployment
- Reduced operational risk and errors
- Strong workforce quality across all markets, especially in general and skilled trades construction staffing
For Clients:
- Faster delivery of talent, especially general and skilled trades construction talent
- Reliable, job-ready workforce
- Stronger partnership and service experience
For Workers:
- Better onboarding experience
- Safer job placements
- Consistent work opportunities and communication
Core Responsibilities for this Role:
1. KPI Ownership & Performance Management
- Own key metrics: Fill Rate, Time-to-Fill, Show Rate, Retention (Day 1/7/30), Redeployment %, Cost per Hire, Error Rate, Compliance Rate
- Build and manage weekly scorecards and dashboards
- Hold recruiting teams accountable to performance standards
2. Recruiting Engine Development
- Standardize screening, skill verification, and onboarding processes
- Implement trade-specific vetting systems
- Enforce zero-dispatch without full onboarding compliance
- Build repeatable, scalable recruiting systems
3. Leadership & Team Development
- Coach, mentor, develop, and lead talented recruiting teams
- Share in-depth knowledge and related experience of general and skilled trades construction staffing
- Build a culture of accountability, growth, and low ego
- Implement and scale UCP University training programs
- Develop future leaders within recruiting
4. Process and Continuous Improvement
- Standardize recruiting workflows across all branches
- Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements
- Use data and field feedback to drive continuous improvement
5. Talent Pipeline Strategy
- Build and maintain strong pipelines across all markets
- Develop partnerships with:
- Trade schools
- Military/veteran programs
- Referral networks
- Field recruiting channels
- Ensure an active bench of job-ready candidates
6. Technology & Data Optimization
- Optimize ATS and recruiting technologies
- Implement automation where applicable
- Build real-time KPI dashboards for visibility and accountability
7. Employer Branding
- Position UCP as a top employer, especially in general and skilled trades construction staffing
- Promote:
- Safety-first culture
- Competitive benefits (medical, 401k)
- Career growth opportunities
- Strengthen reputation in local markets
8. Sales & Operations Alignment
- Partner with Sales on workforce planning and client needs
- Support Key Account Management (KAM) initiatives
- Align recruiting output with revenue goals and client demand
Qualifications for this Role:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- 10+ years of staffing recruiting experience required
- 5+ years of recruiting team leadership experience required
- 5+ years of general and skilled trades construction staffing experience required
- Strong background in KPI and performance management
- Proven ability to build and scale recruiting teams
- Data-driven and process-focused mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to apply company core values to work performance.
Essential Core Values for UCP Staffing:
· Grit - Fearless, focused, and driven in achieving goals, demonstrating persistence and tenacity in the face of obstacles with a “bend, not break” mentality. Endure difficulty and setbacks without losing resolve.
· Loyalty - Dedication to the company’s mission and values, prioritizing teamwork and collaboration to achieve shared goals. Displaying dedication, faithfulness, and commitment, and being the ultimate team player.
· Ownership - Taking accountability for decisions and outcomes, exhibiting responsibility, professionalism, and integrity in all aspects of work.
· Continuous Improvement - Embracing a mindset of learning and growth, consistently seeking to enhance processes and services for better outcomes and goals. Always striving to enhance and refine oneself.
Locations, Hours, Work Environment and Physical Demands:
· The individual in this role must reside in the Central, Mountain, or Pacific Time Zone for proximity to UCP Staffing locations.
· Regular hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
· The schedule and work location for this role may vary depending on the needs of the business. Availability to travel, and to work night and/or weekend hours can occur frequently and on an as needed basis.
· This position is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and/or hear for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or more than 50 pounds.
Additional Potential Compensation:
· Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
· Health Insurance
· Performance Based Commission Plan
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- staffing recruiting : 10 years (Required)
- recruiting team leadership: 5 years (Required)
- general and skilled trades construction staffing: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: On the road
