Talent Acquisition Coordinator

This role focuses on identifying, engaging, and nurturing skilled trades talent for a variety of positions such as electricians, welders, mechanics, HVAC technicians, and maintenance technicians. You will build and manage robust talent pipelines, conduct initial candidate screening, and partner closely with recruiters and hiring teams to ensure a smooth and positive early-stage candidate experience. The position requires strong sourcing expertise, hands-on use of Avature ATS/CRM, and the ability to manage multiple roles and pipelines in a fully remote work environment.

• Source candidates for skilled trades roles using Avature, job boards, social media platforms, and trade-specific websites.
• Build and maintain targeted talent pools for key roles and locations to support current and future hiring needs.
• Research target companies, trade schools, unions, and local markets to identify areas with strong skilled trades talent.
• Proactively reach out to candidates through email, phone calls, SMS, and social media to generate interest and engagement.
• Conduct initial phone screens to confirm candidate experience, certifications, compensation expectations, shift preferences, location, and work eligibility.
• Shortlist and share qualified candidates with recruiters and hiring teams in a timely and organized manner.
• Keep candidates informed throughout the early stages of the process and ensure a positive and professional candidate experience.
• Use Avature daily to search, tag, and organize candidates within the ATS/CRM.
• Create and run email and SMS campaigns in Avature and manage talent communities to keep pipelines active and engaged.
• Maintain clean, accurate, and up-to-date data in Avature and run basic reports to monitor pipeline health and sourcing results.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring teams to understand role requirements, must-have skills, and hiring priorities.
• Share market insights on candidate availability, pay trends, and competitor activity to inform sourcing strategies.
• Suggest and explore new sourcing channels such as trade schools, veteran programs, and job fairs to improve talent acquisition outcomes.
• Manage multiple roles and pipelines simultaneously while staying organized and meeting timelines.

• 7–15+ years of experience in recruiting and sourcing, including at least 7 years focused specifically on skilled trades roles.
• Proven success sourcing for skilled trades positions such as electricians, welders, mechanics, HVAC technicians, and maintenance technicians.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience using Avature ATS and/or CRM, including building talent pools, running searches, campaigns, and basic reports.
• Strong sourcing skills, including Boolean search techniques and effective use of LinkedIn, job boards, and social media.
• Ability to manage multiple roles and pipelines at once with a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communication skills when interacting with candidates and internal partners, both verbally and in writing.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in recruiting and skilled trades hiring.
• Comfort working with talent communities and candidate engagement campaigns.
• Ability to analyze basic pipeline metrics and sourcing results to refine strategies.
• Experience collaborating closely with recruiters and hiring teams to align on requirements and expectations.
• Familiarity with trade schools, unions, veteran programs, and job fairs as sourcing channels.

This is a fully remote position with standard hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role relies heavily on digital tools and platforms, including Avature ATS/CRM, job boards, LinkedIn, social media, and communication channels such as email, phone, and SMS. The assignment is planned for approximately 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on business needs and performance. The work environment emphasizes collaboration with recruiting teams, proactive communication, and maintaining organized, accurate data across systems, all within a professional and flexible remote setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.