Remote Recruiter

Job Title: Recruiter (Remote)

Location: Remote (United States)
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time | 1099 Contractor
Compensation: Commission-based with uncapped earnings | Top performers earn $80K–$150K+

Company Introduction

Upgrade Resources is a boutique staffing and recruiting firm specializing in commercial construction, transmission and utilities, and industrial operations. Founded in 2025 by an industry veteran, we've built a strong roster of national and regional clients — including major mechanical contractors, transmission utilities, industrial distribution companies, and manufacturing leaders.

We're growing fast, and we're looking for sharp, driven recruiters to join our team. If you want to work with great clients, fill real roles, and earn what you're worth — without corporate red tape — keep reading.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Source, screen, and submit candidates for skilled trades, construction, industrial, and sales roles across our active client roster
• Manage your own pipeline using our ATS (Manatal) and our AI-assisted candidate evaluation system
• Conduct phone screens, technical qualification calls, and submission write-ups
• Run LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and Boolean searches to build candidate pipelines
• Manage candidates through the full lifecycle — sourcing, submission, interview prep, offer, and placement
• Collaborate with our team on shared roles and client strategy

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience (agency or in-house) preferred
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage your own desk without micromanagement
• Strong written and verbal communication — you'll be writing candidate submissions clients actually read
• Comfortable with technology — ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, AI tools
• Hunter mentality — you actively source, you don't just post and pray
• Reliable internet, quiet workspace, and must reside in the US

PREFERRED (NOT REQUIRED)

• Previous experience recruiting in skilled trades, construction, MEP, transmission, utilities, or industrial sectors
• Familiarity with CRM, Indeed, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or similar tools
• Experience with commission-based or contract recruiting structures

If you don't have skilled trades experience but you're a sharp recruiter with the drive to learn the space — apply anyway. We'll train the right person.

WHY JOIN UPGRADE RESOURCES

• Real clients, real roles. We have an active book of business with paying clients across multiple industries — not a sourcing-only model.
• Uncapped commission. Top performers consistently earn six figures. Your effort directly drives your income.
• AI-assisted workflows. We've built proprietary candidate evaluation tools, submission templates, and outreach systems that let you work faster and smarter than at traditional firms.
• Boutique culture. Small team, no corporate politics, direct access to leadership. Your wins are visible. Your voice matters.
• Specialized niche. Commercial construction, transmission, and industrial roles are high-fee, high-demand, and underserved by general recruiters.
• Flexibility. Work from anywhere, set your own hours, build your own desk.
• Growth path. As we scale, early team members will have the first shot at senior roles, account ownership, and equity-style upside.

COMPENSATION

This is a 1099 commission-based role. We offer one of the most competitive splits in the industry, and our recruiters control their own earnings. Specific structure will be discussed during the interview process.

Realistic earnings:

• Year 1 (ramping): $50,000 – $90,000
• Year 2+ (full desk): $100,000 – $150,000+
• Top performers: $200,000+