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Job Title: Recruitment & Training Specialist Location: Tulsa, OK Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $70K - $90K Work Model: Onsite

Recruitment & Training Specialist

Position Overview

The Recruitment & Training Specialist plays a dual role in attracting qualified technical talent and coordinating employee training and development programs. This position is responsible for recruiting technician-level and shop personnel, managing workforce development initiatives, supporting apprenticeship and mentoring programs, and delivering training that helps employees grow and succeed.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated professional with strong interpersonal skills, a proactive recruiting mindset, and a passion for developing people and promoting career growth.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Identify, source, and recruit qualified technician-level, field service, and shop candidates.
• Build relationships with technical schools, vocational programs, and workforce development organizations.
• Develop recruitment campaigns and outreach initiatives targeting skilled trades candidates.
• Represent the company at career fairs, trade school events, and industry recruiting activities.
• Coordinate and participate in career day events and workforce development programs.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates based on qualifications, experience, certifications, and overall fit.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and coordinate the selection process.
• Manage job postings and maintain the company's presence on online recruiting platforms.
• Promote employment opportunities through social media and other recruitment channels.
• Coordinate background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment screening activities.
• Partner with staffing agencies, labor providers, and educational institutions to identify talent pipelines.
• Maintain applicant records and support onboarding activities.
• Communicate hiring decisions and employment-related information to candidates.

Training & Development

• Consult with leadership to assess organizational training and development needs.
• Coordinate career development and employee growth initiatives.
• Manage mentoring programs that support employee integration and skills development.
• Assist with apprenticeship and workforce development programs.
• Maintain training records, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor training budgets and recommend cost-effective development solutions.
• Dedicate approximately 20 hours per month to safety-related training and initiatives.

Training Program Administration

• Develop, maintain, and deliver employee training programs.
• Update existing training materials and create new training content as needed.
• Evaluate training resources, course materials, manuals, and instructional aids.
• Facilitate select training sessions and coordinate outside instructors when appropriate.
• Schedule training classes and ensure availability of facilities, equipment, and instructors.
• Establish and maintain relationships with technical schools, community colleges, vocational schools, and other educational partners.
• Measure training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four or more years of leadership, supervisory, recruiting, training, or related experience.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates, employees, educational partners, and leadership teams.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting for skilled trades, technician, manufacturing, construction, industrial, or field service positions.
• Experience developing and delivering employee training programs.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship, workforce development, or mentoring programs.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, and social media recruiting.

Work Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Standard weekday schedule with occasional travel to recruiting events, technical schools, job fairs, and training locations.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #208-Rowland Tulsa