ABOUT COVALEN
Covalen is a manufacturer’s representative serving the water and wastewater industry. From our Indianapolis headquarters, we sell and service pumps, controls, and treatment systems for municipalities, engineers, and contractors in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and the Carolinas.
We’re a family-owned company that values teamwork, mutual respect, and a good sense of humor. It’s a supportive, down-to-earth workplace where people enjoy working together and take pride in doing good work.
JOB SUMMARY
We expect to hire at least six people over the next six months in service, sales, and accounting roles across four states. We’re looking for a part-time recruiter who will learn our business and help us add capable people who are a strong fit for the Covalen team.
The recruiter will work closely with hiring managers to shape each search, source and screen candidates, manage interviews, and help close offers. The position is fully remote. Indianapolis-area candidates are preferred so occasional in-person meetings are easy, but that is not required.
The role is expected to last six months initially, with the potential to continue part-time if it’s a good fit on both sides.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with hiring managers to define what the job really needs, who would do well in it, and what the pay should look like.
- Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, industry associations, and direct outreach.
- Screen candidates, gauge their experience and technical background, and narrow the field to the strongest fits.
- Set up interviews, gather feedback, keep candidates in the loop, and help hiring managers make decisions.
- Show up clearly and consistently to candidates, from job posts to outreach.
- Keep hiring managers updated with clear, timely communication.
- Handle offer conversations, work through details, and stay connected with candidates through their start date.
- Help us put better tools and simple structure in place so recruiting runs more smoothly as we grow.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, in-house or agency (mid-level).
- Demonstrated experience hiring skilled trades/service technicians, outside sales, or accounting/finance roles.
- Strong sourcing skills on LinkedIn Recruiter and major job boards; comfortable with cold outreach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to represent Covalen credibly to candidates.
- Able to manage multiple searches at once and keep candidate pipelines organized with minimal day-to-day oversight.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Based in the Indianapolis area, or willing to travel to Indianapolis occasionally for meetings.
- Prior recruiting experience in water/wastewater, industrial equipment, manufacturer’s reps, HVAC/mechanical contracting, or other skilled-trades-heavy industries.
- Familiarity with the Indianapolis labor market and Midwest field-service talent pools.
- Experience selecting or administering an ATS (Workable, Greenhouse, Recruitee, JazzHR, or similar).
- Prior part-time, fractional, or contract recruiting experience with small businesses (under 100 employees).
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or AIRS certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Part-time W-2 employee, approximately 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
- Fully remote — open to candidates anywhere in the U.S., with a preference for the Indianapolis area so you can occasionally meet with us in person.
SALARY
- Pay range: $25–$28/hour depending on experience and skills for this non-exempt position.
- Initial engagement of six months, with potential of an ongoing part-time role if it’s a fit on both sides.
- Covalen will provide a laptop, cell phone, and standard remote-work tools.