Job Description

Employment Type: Extended Contract
Location: Onsite in the Greater Louisville Area

Sustainable Talent is seeking a highly motivated  Skilled Trades/Manufacturing Recruiter to support one of our valued clients through an extended contract engagement. This position plays a key role in full-cycle recruiting, skilled trades sourcing, and stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in high-volume recruitment with proven experience in sourcing and placing skilled trades professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to understand hiring needs and execute effective recruitment strategies for skilled trades roles.


• Own the full recruitment lifecycle: intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding support.


• Build a top-of-funnel talent pipeline by leveraging multiple sourcing channels including job boards, networking, referral programs, and outreach campaigns.


• Engage diverse and qualified candidates to support hiring initiatives across a range of skilled trade functions.


• Utilize ATS/CRM systems to track candidates, manage requisitions, and streamline workflows.


• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience through transparent communication and efficient processes.


• Provide regular updates and metrics reporting to hiring partners and recruitment leads.


• Use  ADP systems in coordination with recruitment and onboarding workflows, as required.


• Stay informed of trends and best practices in skilled trades recruiting, sourcing strategies, and labor market conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree


• 5–7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience , including high-volume recruitment environments.


• Minimum 3 years of experience recruiting for Skilled Trades positions —  required .


• Proven success in sourcing, engaging, and closing candidates in skilled labor roles.


• Proficient in ATS/CRM systems such as Eightfold, Greenhouse, Bullhorn, or Oracle .


• Hands-on experience using  ADP in a recruiting or onboarding capacity.


• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work onsite in Simpsonville .

Preferred Skills:

• Creative sourcing skills and experience building pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.


• Knowledge of talent acquisition metrics and data-informed recruitment practices.


• Experience recruiting across multiple functions or supporting geographically distributed teams.

Sustainable Talent is a M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Sustainable Talent is a M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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