Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recruiting qualified candidates for various roles within the construction industry. S/he collaborates with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and create recruitment strategies to attract top talent. Additionally, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for conducting interviews, negotiating offers, ensuring a positive experience for both internal and external candidates throughout the hiring process.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

• Supports and assists Regional and Corporate Management to identify staffing needs
  • Resolves gaps in personnel due to turnover
  • Identifies staffing needs during new project Transition process
  • Recommends reassignment of personnel prior to conclusion of projects
  • Evaluates Interns for full-time employment opportunities
• Partners with the Leadership Team to establish manpower needs, explore expanding markets, and develop path-forward
• Recommends which recruiting events and outreach programs to participate in and evaluates the success
• Builds relationships with military bases through career events and local outreach programs
• Complies with all federal, state and local compliance regulations related to recruiting
• Posts and advertises for open positions
• Reviews and screens resumes and applications
• Conducts pre-screening interviews, provides feedback and coordinates follow-up interviews with appropriate manager
• Drafts offer of employment letters, when appropriate, based on interview discussions
• Works with staffing agencies, social media companies, advertising agencies, etc., when employment services are needed
• Understands competitors and engages with them strategically
• Continuously promotes the Baker brand
• Oversees travel/relocation arrangements, and Visa paperwork if needed
• Follows up with new hires and their managers to ensure a positive employment experience
• Establishes trust with candidates by fostering strong relationships, effectively promoting the available positions, and communicating the company's core values.
• Maintains Black Book by networking with construction related associations and attending events
• Utilizes the LMS and promotes co-worker usage
• Oversees management of Applicant Tracker
  • Mines resume repository in the Applicant Tracker when hiring needs arise
  • Appropriately documents applicant/candidate status throughout the recruiting process
• Utilizes The Marketing Collective for PowerPoint presentations and other associated recruitment materials
• Ensures all record keeping is up to date
• Attends HR Department staff meetings and participates in developing HR objectives and systems
• Champions Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment
• Sets example by following safety guidelines
• Complies with proper safety procedures

Requirements

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will possess the knowledge, skill, and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position.

• Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years experience, preferably in construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to present information in written and oral form to all levels of co-workers within the Company
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures, regulations, and laws
• Ability to effectively communicate, including expertise using social media
• Ability to calculate simple math such addition, subtraction, division, percentages, and ratios
• Ability to build and adhere to a talent management budget
  Strong proficiency with Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong proficiency with recruiting job boards / platforms such as Linkedin, Indeed, etc.
• Knowledge of SuccessFactors preferred
• Ability to work with all levels of co-workers in a team environment
• Ability to quickly network and build relationships with industry professionals
• Ability to enhance talent pool and pipeline through inspiring, motivating, and mentoring talent
• Ability to effectively negotiate and collaborate
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to a variety of situations
• Possesses effective listening skills
• Ability to identify challenges in the recruitment process and develop creative solutions
• Ability to assess personalities and skill sets
• Ability to research and analyze various types of data
• Ability to exercise judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized and manage multiple priorities
• Possesses strong discernment capabilities
• Constantly required to navigate office; may occasionally be required to navigate construction site environments
• Frequently required to listen and communicate
• Frequently required to employ visual acuity and dexterity in the regular use of computers and other related equipment §
• Frequently required to travel short and long distances
• Occasionally required to handle average weight objects up to 10 pound
• Work is primarily in an office environment, but involves exposure to outside weather and jobsite conditions
• Frequent travel is required, involving exposure to confined spaces such as automobiles or airplanes, with a minimum travel commitment of 25%.