We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Leader to oversee and execute our recruiting strategy for a growing arboriculture company. This role is ideal for a hands-on recruiting professional who understands high-volume and skilled-trade hiring and enjoys building strong pipelines for both field and office roles.
The Talent Acquisition Leader will partner closely with leadership to attract, hire, and retain top talent while continuously improving our recruiting processes and employer brand.
Requirements
· Lead full-cycle recruiting for field, operational, and administrative roles
· Develop and execute recruiting strategies for skilled trades and seasonal hiring
· Build strong talent pipelines through sourcing, referrals, job boards, trade schools, and community partnerships
· Partner with leadership and hiring managers to forecast hiring needs
· Improve and streamline hiring processes, interview workflows, and onboarding handoffs
· Track recruiting metrics and provide regular hiring updates to leadership
· Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience
· Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and hiring best practices
Benefits
· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
· 5+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience, preferably in skilled trades, construction, landscaping, utilities, or similar industries
· Proven experience leading full-cycle recruiting and workforce planning
· Strong sourcing skills and ability to recruit in competitive labor markets
· Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
· Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR systems
We offer a competitive compensation package, $80,000 to $90,000 annually, medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
Skills Required
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for field, operational, and administrative roles
- Develop and execute recruiting strategies for skilled trades and seasonal hiring
- Build strong talent pipelines through sourcing, referrals, job boards, trade schools, and community partnerships
- Partner with leadership and hiring managers to forecast hiring needs
- Improve and streamline hiring processes, interview workflows, and onboarding handoffs
- Track recruiting metrics and provide regular hiring updates to leadership
- Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and hiring best practices
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience
- Experience in skilled trades, construction, landscaping, utilities, or similar industries
- Proven experience leading full-cycle recruiting and workforce planning
- Strong sourcing skills and ability to recruit in competitive labor markets
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
- Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR systems
What We Do
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Co. is a family-owned, full-service arboriculture firm that provides expert tree, shrub, and lawn care services to residential and commercial clients in the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area.
