skilled trades recruiter.

This role is based in the Rockford market with regular in-office presence and client site visits. Flexibility exists in how you structure your day, but success requires being active and visible in your market.

Role highlights
Competitive salary + uncapped commissions
Autonomy in your territory
Proven model with strong existing market demand
Opportunity to help shape a growing regional company
Established brand with 35+ year reputation in the region

What youll do
Conduct proactive outreach to plant leaders, maintenance managers, and operations leadership through cold outreach, in-person visits, referrals, and networking
Develop a pipeline of skilled trades talent through targeted sourcing activities, including job boards, social media, referrals, networking events, and community outreach
Provide consultative services to clients to help them solve their talent gaps and build long-term relationships
Become an expert in local manufacturing environments and skilled trades roles to act as a trusted advisor to clients on hiring, pay trends, and workforce planning
Coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding while guiding both clients and candidates through decision-making
Contribute to team goals, sharing insights and strategies that improve overall candidate experience and client satisfaction
Maintain accurate records in our internal systems, tracking communication and activities with clients and candidates

What were looking for
2+ years of recruiting experience, ideally within skilled trades or manufacturing environments; candidates with a combination of recruiting and B2B sales experience will also be considered
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Comfortable with cold outreach to build relationships with both employers and candidates
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence clients and candidates
Resourceful, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

We're building something truly unique, and we'd love to have you along for the ride. If this resonates with you, lets talk.

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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).