Recruiter - Skilled Trades/Construction

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

We are proud to offer our employees:

• Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

Key Responsibilities

• Source and engage candidates for assigned skilled trades openings using approved job boards, resume databases, referrals, networking, and targeted outreach.
• Execute sourcing and recruiting activities aligned with hiring strategies and priorities established with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, HR, and hiring managers.
• Conduct telephone screens and in-person or virtual interviews to assess qualifications, interest, availability, and alignment with position requirements.
• Present qualified candidates and screening summaries to hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition Specialist; coordinate feedback and next steps.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate arrangements, maintaining timely communication throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition records in the applicant tracking system and approved candidate tracking sheets, including Excel when needed.
• Communicate the organization’s opportunities and position requirements clearly to candidates and provide a professional candidate experience.
• Build and maintain candidate relationships and contribute to talent pipelines for electrical, mechanical, machine repair, rigging, and welding/fabrication roles.
• Prepare and communicate approved job offers in coordination with HR and hiring managers, and support the handoff for pre-employment and onboarding activities.
• Support career fairs, hiring events, and community outreach activities coordinated with the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Provide accurate recruiting activity updates and flag candidate availability, sourcing challenges, and process issues to support recruiting analysis and improvement.
• Support direct hire and contingent recruiting activities as assigned; coordinate candidate information and scheduling with approved staffing partners while the Talent Acquisition Specialist leads vendor relationships, labor-rate review, and sourcing decisions.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of recruiting experience, preferably supporting skilled trades, industrial, commercial, or construction roles.
• Working knowledge of skilled trades and industrial contracting practices, with the ability to understand role requirements and screen for relevant experience.
• Experience maintaining accurate records in an applicant tracking system; familiarity with job boards and sourcing tools required.
• Ability to assess candidate qualifications, document screening findings, and present clear recommendations to hiring managers and recruiting partners.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, HR, hiring managers, and candidates.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple openings, interview schedules, and follow-up activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful, process-oriented approach to sourcing and coordination, with the ability to follow established recruiting processes and suggest practical improvements.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.