Full Desk Recruiter - Direct Hire - Construction Staffing
Job Description
Full Desk Recruiter – Direct Hire | Construction Staffing
Location: Hybrid; must be based in Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, or Phoenix, AZ
Territory: National
Industry: Construction Staffing
Recruitment Focus: Direct Hire / Permanent Placement
Compensation: Base salary + uncapped commission and bonus opportunities
Position Overview
The Full Desk Recruiter will support national growth initiatives by driving direct hire recruitment within the construction sector for our client. This role combines new business development, client management, and full-cycle permanent placement recruiting, with full ownership of both the client and candidate lifecycle.
This position is designed for an experienced construction recruiter who has successfully placed candidates into permanent, direct hire roles and understands the long-term impact of quality placements on client operations and candidate careers.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and manage a personal book of business focused exclusively on direct hire construction placements.
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Identify, pursue, and secure new client relationships while expanding existing accounts.
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Partner with construction clients to understand permanent hiring needs, project demands, and workforce planning.
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Execute full-cycle direct hire recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
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Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified construction professionals for permanent roles.
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Coordinate interviews, skills assessments, reference checks, and background verifications.
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Represent the company at industry events, job fairs, and networking functions.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date pipeline, candidate, and client data within ATS and CRM systems.
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Consistently meet or exceed production, revenue, and placement goals.
Qualifications
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Required: Proven experience placing candidates into direct hire / permanent roles within the construction industry.
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Background must include construction staffing or construction-focused recruiting; temp-only or non-construction experience will not be considered.
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Full desk recruiting or staffing sales experience required.
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Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships and deliver permanent placement solutions.
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Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
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Analytical and solution-oriented approach to recruiting.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
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Proficiency with ATS and CRM platforms.
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Comfortable using Microsoft Office or similar business tools.
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Self-directed, accountable, and results-oriented.
What This Role Offers
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Ownership of a direct hire construction recruiting desk.
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Uncapped commission and bonus opportunities tied directly to placements.
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Supportive leadership and operational infrastructure.
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Clear path for growth and advancement.
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Performance-focused, collaborative culture.
Benefits our client offers
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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401(k) with company matching.
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Paid Time Off.
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Health and wellness benefits, including gym or wellness stipend options.
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Monthly and quarterly company-sponsored events.
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Job Number 7751
Additional Information
MeeDerby is an executive search firm uniquely dedicated to serving the staffing industry. For nearly three decades, we've helped thousands of executives, managers, senior sales and senior recruiters who have worked in staffing find their place in this robust industry. You spend your days helping people find the perfect job. Don’t you deserve a partner who can do the same for you? Leverage our hard-won connections to take the next step in your staffing career.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alex Hills
Executive Recruiter
With a decade of experience in the staffing industry, Alex has built a career rooted in connection, strategy, and results—specializing in healthcare staffing nationwide. Before joining MeeDerby, Alex held an executive leadership role, where she led a permanent placement division with a people-first approach and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving healthcare talent landscape.
As a previous mental health therapist, Alex often jokes that in her “former life,” she was preparing for staffing all along. The interpersonal and psychological skills she honed in that field have become her secret weapon—because at the end of the day, it’s all about the people.
Known for her passion for building meaningful relationships and making connections that truly make a difference, Alex is driven by the opportunity to positively impact lives and careers every day.
Based in the Kansas City metro, Alex is a proud wife and mom of two, a lifelong Husker fan, and always planning her next travel adventure.
