Skilled Trades Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist Job at D.H. GRIFFIN INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC, Charlotte, NC

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  • D.H. GRIFFIN INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Company Overview

D.H. Griffin Infrastructure is a growing civil construction and site work services company focused on large industrial and commercial projects across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. We are committed to developing a reliable, skilled workforce through hands-on recruiting, training, and long-term workforce development. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruiting skilled trades team members, have a passion for outreach and attending community events, and have strong written and oral skills.

Position Summary

The Skilled Trades Recruiter / Workforce Development Specialist is responsible for recruiting, developing, and sustaining a strong workforce. This role focuses mainly on skilled trade and craft recruiting, apprenticeship program development, and building long-term talent pipelines through community outreach, training partners, and career events.

Key Responsibilities

Skilled Trades Recruiting

  • Manage full-cycle recruiting for field and craft positions (e.g., equipment operators, laborers, foremen, mechanics, site superintendents, site engineers, etc.)
  • Partner with operations and project leadership to forecast labor needs
  • Source candidates through job boards, referrals, trade schools, high schools, community colleges and workforce agencies
  • Conduct phone and in-person screenings focused on trade skills, certifications, and field readiness

Apprenticeship & Workforce Development

  • Assist in the development, implementation, and management of apprenticeship and entry-level training programs
  • Build pipelines for entry-level workers transitioning into skilled trade roles
  • Coordinate with training, safety, and operations teams to support workforce readiness
  • Support onboarding, orientation, and early-tenure retention initiatives

Career Fairs & Community Outreach

  • Attend and represent DH Griffin Infrastructure at career fairs, trade school events, and community hiring initiatives
  • Build relationships with trade schools, high schools, workforce development boards, and community organizations
  • Promote skilled trade career paths and apprenticeship opportunities

Workforce Planning & Retention Support

  • Support workforce planning for current and future projects
  • Assist with retention strategies for field personnel
  • Maintain ongoing communication with field leadership regarding workforce challenges and needs

Reporting & Administration

  • Track recruiting activity, hiring metrics, and workforce pipeline data
  • Manage Team Engine Platform
  • Maintain accurate candidate and employee records
  • Support HR compliance and hiring documentation requirements

Qualifications & Preferred Experience:

  • Experience recruiting in skilled trades or craft workforce (required)
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Understanding of construction, infrastructure, or other industrial industries
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to connect with field personnel
  • Willingness to travel regionally for job sites, schools, and career fairs
  • Apprenticeship or workforce development program experience
  • Grant writing experience
  • High-volume or project-based recruitment
  • Knowledge of Charlotte and regional labor markets
  • Experience working with trade schools or workforce agencies

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, advancement opportunities, and a positive company culture. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid vacation and holidays, 401K with company matching, flexible spending program, health and dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, and more. All employees must be able to pass a background test and drug screening.

D.H. Griffin Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Flexible hours,

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