Recruiting Manager (Solar & Construction)

Hi there! We are South and our client is looking for a Recruiting Manager!

Note to Applicants:

• Eligibility: This position is open to candidates residing in Latin America.

• Application Language: Please submit your CV in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.

• Professional Presentation: We encourage you to showcase your professional experience by including a Loom video in the application form. While this is optional, candidates who provide a video presentation will be given priority.

• Interview Policy: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during interviews are strictly prohibited. 

• Note: As part of the final stages of the selection process, contractors may be asked to provide professional references for a reference check. If engaged, they may also be asked to update their LinkedIn profile. 🙂

About the Company

Our US-Based client is a fast-growing company focused on delivering high-quality solar energy and roofing solutions across Texas. As the company continues to expand, we're looking for a proactive recruiter to lead hiring efforts for our field operations and help build a scalable recruiting function.

About the Role

We are seeking a Recruiting Manager to own and drive all recruiting efforts for field-based positions across Texas. This person will be responsible for sourcing, interviewing, and hiring skilled trades professionals, including electricians, solar installers, and roofers.

Beyond filling open positions, you'll play a key role in improving recruiting operations, developing efficient hiring processes, and ultimately becoming the primary decision-maker for field hiring.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys high-volume recruiting, building processes from the ground up, and partnering closely with operations to ensure hiring goals are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for field-based positions across Texas.

• Source, screen, interview, and hire skilled trades professionals, including electricians, solar installers, roofers, and other labor positions.

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified field talent.

• Build and optimize recruiting workflows, processes, and hiring best practices.

• Manage candidate pipelines and maintain an organized recruitment process.

• Coordinate interviews and communicate effectively with candidates throughout the hiring process.

• Make hiring recommendations and become the primary decision-maker for field recruiting.

• Track recruiting metrics and continuously identify opportunities to improve hiring efficiency.

• Build relationships with trade schools, referral networks, job boards, and other sourcing channels.

• Ensure an excellent candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding.

Requirements

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in construction, solar, skilled trades, manufacturing, logistics, or other blue-collar industries.

• Proven experience recruiting laborers such as electricians, roofers, installers, technicians, or similar field positions.

• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple open roles simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Comfortable making hiring decisions independently.

• Advanced English (written and spoken).

Nice to Have

• Experience hiring for solar or roofing companies.

• Familiarity with recruiting CRMs or ATS platforms.

• Knowledge of recruiting metrics and process optimization.

What We're Looking For

• Self-starter who takes ownership of recruiting outcomes.

• Strong sense of urgency and accountability.

• Process-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

• Confident decision-maker who can operate independently.

• Resourceful and creative when sourcing difficult-to-find talent.

• Excellent relationship builder with both candidates and hiring managers.

Working Hours

The standard schedule is 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST. However, some flexibility is expected, as interviews may occasionally need to take place outside regular business hours to accommodate candidates' availability.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation in USD

• Fully remote position

• 15 business days of PTO per year 

• US Holidays

If this opportunity sounds good to you, send us your resume!