Kathleen Piñate Parra
Talent Acquisition | Skilled Trades Recruiter | Building Strong Teams in Plumbing & Mechanical | Fluent in Spanish & German | Advocate for the Trades
- Role
- Talent Acquisition Leader at Ackerman Plumbing Inc.
- Location
- Sarasota, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kathleen Piñate Parra
I build talent acquisition functions that actually move the business forward. Over…
Experience
Talent Acquisition Leader
Nov 2024 — Present
I lead full-cycle recruitment and workforce development strategy for one of Florida’s top union mechanical contractors. My role blends high-impact recruiting with long-term workforce pipeline development across commercial service, new construction, and apprenticeship programs.Key Responsibilities & Impact:Build and execute scalable recruiting SOPs using the latest tools—streamlining candidate flow while maintaining compliance with union hiring protocols.Partner with UA Locals and regional JATCs to strengthen apprenticeship engagement, focusing on early identification, mentorship, and job-readiness for future journeymen.Source and place top-tier skilled trades talent, from apprentices to seasoned commercial service plumbers, with a strong focus on licensure, cultural alignment, and long-term retention.Collaborate closely with hiring managers to refine intake processes, optimize communication, and deliver a consistent, candidate-focused experience.Support labor relations and workforce forecasting by aligning recruiting strategy with crew dispatch cycles, jurisdictional planning, and upcoming project demands.Strategic Focus:I drive sustainable skilled trades recruitment through data-informed decisions, labor collaboration, and a strong employer brand—while supporting operational excellence in a unionized, high-compliance environment.
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