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Overview
The Senior Recruiter plays a key role in driving talent acquisition strategies to support the workforce needs of the construction industry. This position is responsible for managing full-cycle recruiting strategies for the field operations. Perform day-to-day recruiting activities associated with the sourcing, coordinating, screening, qualifying, interviewing, handling offers, and hiring candidates for open positions. Assist with all recruiting-related processes that will take new hires up to their first day and ensure a smooth transition into HR related onboarding. Will take other strategic direction from the Recruiting Manager as needed.
Responsibilities
*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
- Responsible for assisting with internal and external relationships tied to Cajun Industries' recruiting efforts
- Work with Recruiting Manager in associated support activities such as organizing resumes, making calls, setting up interviews, performing associated data entry and recordkeeping work, pre-qualification activities, preparing offer letters, setting up testing and screenings, tracking candidate status in Cajun’s CMTS program, referrals, etc
- Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and department heads to forecast hiring needs and develop sourcing strategies
- Have an advanced knowledge and understanding of job descriptions for all Cajun crafts and work with managers to maintain and update these as necessary
- Evaluate possible recruiting sources toward finding and attracting suitable, qualified candidates that fit the Cajun Industries culture
- Actively source and recruit candidates through the appropriate methods – advertising, recruiters, job sites, career fairs, professional networks, social media, referrals, etc
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with professional, industry, and social networks to source qualified candidates
- Review and analyze resumes, applications, and qualifications to determine suitability
- Actively pre-screen candidates
- Schedule and coordinate interviews cooperatively with the hiring managers, and participate as necessary and/or where recruiters can add value
- Inform all candidates about Cajun Industries and the open position by selling Cajun features, advantages, and benefits to candidates throughout the process as may be appropriate
- Take a lead role in evaluating candidates against Cajun Industries’ expectations
- Brief and debrief candidates before and after interviews
- Advise hiring managers on interviewing and on how they may best handle individual interviews
- Conduct and verify references
- Conduct and/or oversee pre-employment testing – technical and non-technical
- Serve as the primary point person in the communications with candidates
- Provide regular updates and feedback to the recruiting manager
- Extend offers of employment within the company's timing and compensation parameters and work with the hiring manager on any negotiation processes
- Maintain awareness of local labor market trends and competitor activity
- Ensuring recruiting practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws
- Support internal audits and reporting related to hiring and compliance
- Mentor recruiters and recruiting coordinators
- Assist in developing and refining recruiting processes and tools
- Lead or contribute to special projects such as onboarding improvements, recruitment marketing, or technology upgrades
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in HR or recruiting recruiting-related field is preferred; experience in lieu of degree will be considered
- Two to five plus years of related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in an industrial / construction setting is preferable
- Must be familiar with heavy industrial construction crafts
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to source, attract, screen, and interview candidates with technical backgrounds
- Computer literacy
- Stellar phone skills
- Planning and organization
- Skilled behavioral interviewer with the ability to conduct different types of interviews
- Creative problem solver
- Sound judgment and decision making
- Flexible and adaptable
- A team player
- Sharp negotiation skills
- Consultative approach
- Confidentiality
- Energetic, self-motivated & persistent
- Goal and results driven
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Positive attitude
Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:
- Remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods during office work and meetings.
- Operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
- Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information in person, electronically, and during virtual or telephone meetings.
Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:
- Direct, collaborate with, and communicate with executives, clients, and project teams.
- Interpret and apply company policies, safety protocols, and written instructions.
- Perform mathematical calculations, analyze business data, and review project estimates.
- Maintain accuracy, productivity, and attention to detail while managing competing priorities in an active office environment with frequent interruptions.
