[Hiring] Recruiter @Upgrade Resources

Role Description

As a Recruiter at Upgrade Resources, you will:

• Source, screen, and submit candidates for skilled trades, construction, industrial, and sales roles across our active client roster.
• Manage your own pipeline using our ATS (Manatal) and our AI-assisted candidate evaluation system.
• Conduct phone screens, technical qualification calls, and submission write-ups.
• Run LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and Boolean searches to build candidate pipelines.
• Manage candidates through the full lifecycle — sourcing, submission, interview prep, offer, and placement.
• Collaborate with our team on shared roles and client strategy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience (agency or in-house) preferred.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage your own desk without micromanagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication — you'll be writing candidate submissions clients actually read.
• Comfortable with technology — ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, AI tools.
• Hunter mentality — you actively source, you don't just post and pray.
• Reliable internet, quiet workspace, and must reside in the US.

Requirements

• Previous experience recruiting in skilled trades, construction, MEP, transmission, utilities, or industrial sectors (preferred, not required).
• Familiarity with CRM, Indeed, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or similar tools.
• Experience with commission-based or contract recruiting structures.
• If you don't have skilled trades experience but you're a sharp recruiter with the drive to learn the space — apply anyway. We'll train the right person.

Benefits

• Real clients, real roles — active book of business with paying clients across multiple industries.
• Uncapped commission — top performers consistently earn six figures.
• AI-assisted workflows — proprietary candidate evaluation tools, submission templates, and outreach systems.
• Boutique culture — small team, no corporate politics, direct access to leadership.
• Specialized niche — high-fee, high-demand roles in commercial construction, transmission, and industrial sectors.
• Flexibility — work from anywhere, set your own hours, build your own desk.
• Growth path — early team members will have the first shot at senior roles, account ownership, and equity-style upside.

Compensation

This is a 1099 commission-based role with one of the most competitive splits in the industry. Specific structure will be discussed during the interview process.

• Realistic earnings:
• Year 1 (ramping): $50,000 – $90,000
• Year 2+ (full desk): $100,000 – $150,000+
• Top performers: $200,000+