DIRECT HIRE | RECRUITER | Kansas City

We’re looking for someone to join our recruiting team at Advastar—a small, experienced crew based in a sharp office on the Country Club Plaza. We support a wide range of industry leaders, place talent on major construction & engineering projects nationwide, and we are positioning ourselves for growth.

Here’s what you’re getting:

• $52K base salary + unlimited commission
• Full-time, M-F, office-based position (Country Club Plaza)
• Vacation, paid holidays, and healthcare benefits
• Tools like AI-powered recruiting tech to make your job easier
• One-on-one training with real room to move up

No experience? No problem—we’ll teach you the ropes. What we need is someone who’s eager to learn, ready to put in the work, and excited to build a career. If you’ve got a competitive streak or a knack for getting things done, you’ll fit right in.

Responsibilities:

• Source Top Talent: Identify and attract both active and passive candidates through networking, industry-specific databases, social media, job boards, and Advastar’s proprietary recruitment processes.
• Understand Client Needs: Partner with clients to gain a deep understanding of their culture, technical requirements, and staffing goals, ensuring perfect candidate matches.
• Screen & Assess: Conduct thorough candidate screenings, interviews, and evaluations to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit for niche roles in Energy, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, and Skilled Trades.
• Deliver Personalized Service: Provide individualized attention to clients and candidates through Advastar’s OnePoint Connect™ approach, acting as the main point of contact throughout the hiring process.
• Manage the Process: Coordinate interviews, facilitate offer negotiations, and handle onboarding logistics with efficiency and urgency.
• Build Networks: Leverage Advastar’s deep industry networks and your own relationship-building skills to expand our talent pool and strengthen client partnerships.
• Stay Industry-Savvy: Keep up-to-date on trends, certifications (e.g., NCCCO, NCCER, OSHA), and workforce challenges in our core industries to provide expert guidance.
• Drive Results: Meet and exceed recruitment targets by approaching every search with energy, creativity, and a focus on quality outcomes.

Skills: 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to connect with clients and candidates.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, curious, and team-oriented

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