About the Role
Northwinds Services Group is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle, high-volume recruiting across multiple states and regions in a fast-paced HVAC environment. This role is responsible for driving hiring strategies that support aggressive growth targets, with a focus on attracting skilled trades talent.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert in all areas of recruitment, candidate assessment, and onboarding (full cycle) across multiple locations to ensure compliance with local employment laws
- Strategize and work with the Human Resources Team to develop efficient and effective onboarding processes
- Develop relationships and processes to fill high-volume positions and applicant pipeline through collaboration with multiple stakeholders
- Develop proactive pipelines for hard-to-fill skilled trades roles (HVAC technicians, installers, plumbers etc) utilizing job boards, social media, referrals, trade schools, and industry networks
- Drive efficient interview processes and ensure a strong candidate experience
- Assist with the onboarding of newly acquired companies to include development communications with working employees to ensure all accurate information is loaded into ADP Comprehensive
- Optimize workflows to reduce time-to-fill and cost per hire
- Leverage ATS and recruiting tools to track and manage candidate pipelines
- Stakeholder and Hiring Manager partnership
- Provide regular updates on recruiting metrics, pipeline health, and any recruiting/onboarding challenges
- Promote the company as an employer of choice in the skilled trades market
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required
- 3-5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a focus on high-volume hiring
- Proven experience recruiting across multiple states and regions
- Strong working experience with ADP Comprehensive or similar ATS/HRIS systems
- Experience hiring for skilled trades or HVAC-related roles strongly preferred
- Ability to manage a large requisition load (15-25+ open roles at a time)
- Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies and recruiting tools (ATS, job boards, LinkedIn)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Experience in HVAC, construction, field services, or similar industries preferred
- Familiarity with compliance considerations across multiple states preferred
Skills
- Recruitment
- Candidate Assessment
- Onboarding
- Hiring Strategies
- Skilled Trades Recruitment
- HVAC Technician Recruitment
- Installer Recruitment
- Plumber Recruitment
- Service Manager Recruitment
- Support Staff Recruitment
- Applicant Pipeline Development
- Interview Process Management
- ADP Comprehensive
- ATS
- HRIS
- Sourcing Strategies
- Job Boards
- Social Media
- Referrals
- Trade Schools
- Industry Networks
- Stakeholder Management
- ADP Comprehensive or similar ATS/HRIS systems
Location
- Rochester, NY
Work Type
- Office-based
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Experienced
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 - $80,000
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
About the Company
- Northwinds Services Group is a network of companies that provides exceptional HVAC, plumbing, and home services.
- With years of operating experience within the industry, Northwinds understands its unique importance and complexities, and we're committed to helping businesses reach their full potential.
Equal Opportunity
- This employer participates in E-Verify to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires.
- Northwinds Services Group (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy, or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
