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Robert Half
Recruiter
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What they do
A Recruiter works for a company or organization to recruit qualified candidates for open positions, or works with a recruiting agency to identify candidates and match jobseekers with job placements. May specialize in recruiting professionals in a particular industry, or specialize in recruiting at colleges.
$58,076 / year median in New Mexico
-22% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Recruiter (Bi-Lingual required) to join a high-demand hiring team in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a contract position. In this contract assignment, you will help identify and engage skilled trade professionals with experience while supporting a fast-moving recruiting workflow. This role is ideal for someone who communicates confidently, stays organized under pressure, and can manage consistent outreach and screening activity during a busy seasonal hiring period.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively source candidates with experience in skilled trades roles, including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and other craft professionals, using job boards and internal talent pools.
- Make a high volume of outbound calls to connect with prospective applicants, discuss opportunities, and maintain a steady pipeline of talent.
- Conduct initial candidate evaluations to assess experience, availability, qualifications, and overall fit for open positions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruiting records in the applicant tracking system and related databases.
- Partner with Project Coordinators to arrange interviews and ensure timely movement of candidates through the hiring process.
- Track recruiting activity against established performance expectations and adjust outreach efforts to meet hiring goals.
- Build and nurture candidate relationships to support immediate openings as well as upcoming workforce needs.
- Manage multiple requisitions and priorities efficiently in a fast-paced, metrics-focused environment.