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.

This role is based in the Milwaukee 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

Equal Opportunity

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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