Craft Recruiter

Job Summary

The Craft Recruiter will assist in the recruitment and coordination of hiring skilled craftsmen, including outreach programs, job postings, screening resumes/job applications, performing interviews, administering craft tests and serving as the primary point-of-contact for candidates throughout the recruiting process. He/she will analyze craft and technical personnel needs for current projects through discussions with operations management, project managers and superintendents. Based on forecasted projections and immediate manpower needs, the Craft Recruiter prepares and implements recruitment programs for the assigned discipline and ensures efficient utilization of current craft employees. The Craft Recruiter will assist operations management with short and long-term craft planning of needed resources.

Key Responsibilities

1. Analyzes information provided on prospective employee applications, conducts personal interviews, and determines suitability for employment. When applicants are determined to be qualified, performs additional background reference investigation (i.e., verification of licenses/certifications, reference checks and work history, etc.) to obtain adequate information on which to base a hiring decision.
2. Builds and maintains an extensive pipeline of skilled craft personnel to actively fill staffing needs.
3. Educates and trains internal customers (hiring managers) and support personnel on the proper talent acquisition processes and procedures to ensure a positive and timely hiring experience.
4. Employs proper interviewing and hiring processes to ensure adherence to all equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other government compliance requirements.
5. Maintains necessary files covering applications, interviews, and hiring procedures.
6. Monitors and remains current with industry trends and best practices in all aspects of craft recruiting and makes recommendations for new or improved practices.
7. Represents the company at conferences, associations, job fairs, and other networking events to build relationships, promote the company, and develop an understanding of the regional employment market.
8. Works closely with Operations Personnel to manage and deploy internal employees to other project needs within the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. 4-year degree preferred or combination of education and work experience.
2. Ability to work with a diverse workforce.
3. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
4. Must be able to work independently with a high degree of customer service.
5. Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.
6. Bilingual in Spanish/English (read, write and speak) is a must have.
7. Previous high volume recruiting experience.
8. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
9. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience assisting with or recruiting craft professionals in the construction industry with two years of experience using applicant tracking system or comparable database system.
10. Working knowledge of iCIMS applicant tracking system preferred.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
9. Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

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