Skilled Trades Recruiter

Spherion WI & Northern IL is expanding our Skilled Trades practice across the region, and we're hiring a full-desk recruiter who wants ownership of a territory and the chance to build something as part of a collaborative, growing team.

As experienced technicians retire and technology advances, companies are competing for skilled trades talent more than ever, creating real opportunities for recruiters who enjoy learning how businesses operate and becoming trusted partners to their clients. In this role, you'll recruit skilled trades talent and develop client partnerships, leveraging a proven sales process to build your own book of business.

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 You'll 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 We're 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
• Bachelor's 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 effectively
• Resourceful, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated self-starter with a competitive and enthusiastic attitude

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, you will be eligible for an incentive program based on successful placements with clients, with earning potential tied to your performance. Incentive earnings are variable and based on placement targets, with additional details shared during the interview process.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401K (including company contribution), Parental Leave, Competitive PTO & Holiday Package.

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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 [email protected].

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).