Recruiter – Skilled Trades
Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled Recruiter to support our skilled trades hiring efforts in Lyndhurst, VA. This position plays a key role in managing the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering with hiring managers, and ensuring that the company attracts and hires top-tier trades talent to support operational goals.
Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is a premier custom design-build contractor for industrial refrigeration systems, providing design, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and service in-house.
Job Role: The Recruiter – Skilled Trades oversees the entire hiring process for skilled trades positions, from sourcing and screening candidates to interviewing and negotiating job offers. This role serves as the primary point of contact for candidates and supports hiring managers by aligning recruiting strategies with workforce needs. Success in this role requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced hiring environment.
Key Duties:
- Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for all skilled trades positions.
- Screen resumes, evaluate applicants, and conduct phone, video, and in-person interviews.
- Serve as the main contact for prospective candidates and guide them through the hiring process.
- Partner with department managers and directors to assess hiring needs and advise on staffing solutions.
- Post jobs across internal and external sites, social media platforms, college boards, and career networks.
- Source candidates through direct outreach, referrals, research, online platforms, and recruitment agencies.
- Develop and maintain relationships with management, candidates, and external recruiting sources.
- Assist with developing succession plans and addressing staffing gaps.
- Manage the job offer process, including offer negotiation and delivery.
- Oversee candidate background checks, reference checks, and drug screenings.
- Prepare recruiting reports, presentations, and support ad-hoc recruiting projects.
- Maintain marketing and promotional materials for career fairs and trade shows.
- Represent the company at recruiting events and assist in onboarding new recruiters.
Requirements:
- Proven success in full-cycle recruiting with strong hiring outcomes.
- Ability to manage multiple openings across departments and geographic locations.
- Deadline-driven and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in a high-volume or fast-paced recruiting environment.
- Proficient in sourcing strategies including Boolean search, passive outreach, and leveraging social media/job boards.
- Skilled in evaluating candidates for both technical qualifications and cultural fit.
- Experience guiding hiring managers through the recruitment process.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Juicebox.ai).
- Ability to craft compelling job descriptions and candidate outreach communications.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods.
- Occasionally may need to lift or carry items up to 25 pounds (e.g., office supplies, small equipment).
Preferences:
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a comprehensive and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and work–life balance:
- Generous retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 15%
- 401(k) student loan repayment match up to 15%
- Medical insurance with 75% of employee and family premiums covered by the company
- Dental and vision insurance options
- Optional supplemental insurance coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Weekly pay
- Competitive paid vacation and holiday time
- Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave
- Employee referral bonus program
- Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, training, and apprenticeship programs
- Access to employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicle rentals, and other eligible services
If you are driven to succeed and want to be part of a rapidly growing company at the forefront of the industry, apply today!
